Van Wert’s Jamison Clouse (11) and Reagan Priest (3) tried to block a hit by Crestview’s Kaylee Wolford during Monday night’s match between the two non-conference rivals. Crestview won in four sets, 23-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-17. The Lady Knights were led by Avery McCoy (24 kills, 19 assists, two aces) and Bailey Gregory (36 digs). […]
POSTED: 09/25/18 at 6:54 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports After losing to Columbus Grove, Crestview dropped from No. 4 to No. 13 in this week’s Associated Press high school football poll. The Knights (4-1) remain the only Northwest Conference team ranked in the statewide poll. Western Buckeye League leader St. Marys (5-0) remains No. 1 in Division IV, while Kenton […]
POSTED: 09/25/18 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts center around lack of officials, MAC volleyball, OSU at Penn St., high scoring football games, Le’Veon Bell and the Van Wert Health Cross Country Invitational. Lack of officials Part II Last week I wrote about how a shortage of officials is becoming a more widespread problem, and […]
POSTED: 09/25/18 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports DEFIANCE — It was a match that began outdoors on August 20 and ended indoors on Monday. Van Wert clinched a 4-1 victory over Defiance with yesterday’s victories at third singles and first doubles at Defiance College. Emma Rutkowski won at third singles over Brianna Shank 6-2, 6-4, and the first […]
POSTED: 09/25/18 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview improved to 9-4 with a 25-23, 25-16, 25-17 win over visiting Delphos St. John’s on Monday. Brianna Ebel led the Lady Lancers with 29 assists, while Lakin Brant had a team high 21 digs. Kendall Bollenbacher had 12 kills. Lincolnview will travel to Allen East today.
POSTED: 09/25/18 at 6:51 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information CONVOY — The 18th annual Fricker’s Lady Knight Volleyball Invitational is set for this Saturday, September 29, at Crestview High School. This year’s field features eight teams who will compete for the title of champion. Matches begin in both gyms at Crestview at 9 a.m. The admission price for the entire day is […]
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Van Wert independent sports ELIDA — Van Wert was shut out by state ranked Elida (No. 18 in Division II) 8-0. Van Wert (1-9, 0-6 WBL) will host Bath on Thursday.
POSTED: 09/25/18 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Mary Ann Vaske, 84, of Ohio City, passed away at 7:43 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born May 15, 1934, in Fostoria, a daughter of Mary Jane King, who is deceased. On Nov. 26, 1952, she married Ralph A. Vaske Sr., who survives her in Ohio City. […]
POSTED: 09/24/18 at 8:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Diana Jean Stevens, 69, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:37 a.m. Monday, September 24, 2018, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born November 21, 1948, in Van Wert, the daughter of L. Marie (Pearson) and Charles Joseph Watson, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include three children, Shelly (Vincent) […]
POSTED: 09/24/18 at 7:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Zandra Lee Haynes, 60, of Van Wert, died at 10:23 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born February 7, 1960, in Mansfield, the daughter of Charlotte Spry and Rodney Bivens, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Robert S. “Bob” Haynes of Van Wert; […]
POSTED: 09/24/18 at 7:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries