The Newark Catholic High School (NCHS) and Newark High School (NHS) volleyball programs will host the second annual “Showdown at Sundown” Licking County Outdoor Volleyball Preview outdoors at White Field on Saturday, August 16, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The event will feature preview match-ups between many of the Licking County teams with teams from Coshocton, Fairfield, Franklin, Morrow, Muskingum, and Perry counties. A total of 20 teams are participating.
Two volleyball courts will be set up in the center of the football field, with bleachers set up around the courts for fan and student cheering sections. Both home and visitor stands will also be open. Since the event is considered a preview, each match will consist of two sets to 21. Admission for the event will be $5.00 and children age five and under will be free. Full concessions will be available during the event, featuring steakburgers, brats, hot dogs, walking tacos, shredded chicken sandwiches, and more.
In the event of a rainout on August 16, the event will be held on August 17. If it rains to the point that the event cannot be held on August 17, the venue will move to Newark High School.