SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor It’s been a special season for the Crestview Knights. The team finished ranked No. 2 in Division IV Associated Press poll and finished as Northwest Conference co-champions, then won sectional, district and regional championships. Now, the Knights are ready to compete in the State Tournament at the Schottenstein Center at Ohio […]
POSTED: 03/21/19 at 3:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Submitted information COLUMBUS — The Division I and II boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Wednesday by members of the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Area players are listed in bold. On Tuesday, the Division III and IV All-Ohio teams were announced. 2019 DIVISION I BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-OHIO PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Samari Curtis, Xenia COACH […]
POSTED: 03/21/19 at 3:03 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert High School’s Drew Bagley has been named to the Boys Division II Academic All-Ohio basketball team by members of the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association. The 6-4 senior has a 3.71 grade point average and will attend Taylor University with plans to study engineering and play football. This […]
POSTED: 03/21/19 at 3:02 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer A new position has been created at Van Wert High School and another one has been filled. During Wednesday’s meeting of the Van Wert City Board of Education, board members agreed to create a dean of students/assistant athletic director position, then hired Interim Athletic Director Ben Collins to fill it. Collins was […]
POSTED: 03/21/19 at 12:10 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information CONVOY — The Convoy Community Foundation has received a $50,000 anonymous donation from a Crestview Local School District alumnus to establish a Crestview Student Needs Fund. Income from the fund will be administered by Crestview’s social worker, assisted by district guidance counselors and the foundation, for the benefit of Crestview students in grades K-12. Earnings will […]
POSTED: 03/20/19 at 11:51 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent staff Two people appeared for criminal hearings in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court over the past week. Trent Lacy, 50, of Van Wert, pleaded not guilty to one count of operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), a felony of the fourth degree. He was released on an unsecured personal surety bond, […]
POSTED: 03/20/19 at 11:50 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert County Foundation is seeking grant applications for the current year. The foundation, which serves as a philanthropic vehicle for individuals, corporations, and organizations, supports purpose, inspires growth, and builds the future by administering grants to charitable organizations. The organization is known for investing in the many charitable activities and […]
POSTED: 03/20/19 at 11:46 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Those looking for a good way to pick up spring gifts and Easter basket stuffers for the loved ones in their lives, as well as support Van Wert County 4-H camp counselors going to 4-H camp, can come out Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., for the 4-H Craft […]
POSTED: 03/20/19 at 11:44 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert independent sports After eight seasons as an assistant coach and three more as head coach of the Van Wert Cougars girls’ basketball team, head coach Rob Adams has stepped down. The school board accepted his resignation during Wednesday night’s meeting. “Very tough decision, but necessary,” Adams said. “I was having a difficult time […]
POSTED: 03/20/19 at 7:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports In keeping with tradition, radio station WKSD 99.7FM will again broadcast all 12 games at the 97th annual OHSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament, including Division IV games with the Crestview Knights. All games will air live, and can be streamed online at go997.com, thevwindependent.com and via the free WKSD and TuneIn […]
POSTED: 03/20/19 at 7:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports