SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Two Northwest Conference teams that like to emphasize the running game will meet Friday night at Harmon Field in Bluffton, as the Pirates entertain the Crestview Knights. Both teams are coming off victories. Crestview (2-2, 1-0 NWC) defeated Delphos Jefferson 48-6 last Friday, while Bluffton (3-1, 1-0 NWC) outscored Ada 70-50. […]
POSTED: 09/25/19 at 3:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview’s girls’ golf team took part in sectional action on Tuesday, while the volleyball and soccer teams hit the road. Division II sectional golf at Celina Lynx CELINA — Lincolnview’s girls’ golf season came to an end at the Division II sectionals at Celina Lynx Golf Club on Tuesday. Led by […]
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Van Wert independent sports DELPHOS — Crestview is now 12-1 (5-0 NWC) after sweeping Delphos Jefferson in straight sets 25-13, 25-22, 25-14 on Tuesday. Kali Small led Crestview servers by going 18 of 19 with five aces, while Bailey Gregory was 13-13 with three aces. Lauryn Black was 15-15 and Kaylee Wolford was 8-8 with […]
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Katelyn Castle (pictured above) and Maddi Ward each scored a goal, but Crestview fell to Ottoville 5-2 on Tuesday. “We are going to continue to work hard and get better building on our accomplishments,” head coach John Dowler said. “We have five games left and are looking forward to getting back on track with a […]
POSTED: 09/25/19 at 3:31 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Ivan L. Voltz, 93, of Willshire Township, passed away at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. He was born June 7, 1926, in Willshire Township, Van Wert County, the only son of Charles Lewis and Mary Anna (Jones) Voltz, who both preceded him in death. On March 12, 1961, […]
POSTED: 09/24/19 at 6:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Helen P. Whitmore, 89, of Convoy, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born April 4, 1930, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Jacob and Elnora (Gehres) Young, who both preceded her in death. On December 1, 1951, she married Paul D. […]
POSTED: 09/24/19 at 2:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Carol L. Lacy, 86, of Celina, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, at the Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos. She was born September 29, 1932, in Van Wert County, the daughter of Dewey C. and Frances N. (Bevington) Butler, who both preceded her in death. She married Alfred Lacy on June 13, 1973, and he died December 16, 1998. Survivors […]
POSTED: 09/24/19 at 2:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert independent sports COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the first official weekly football computer ratings Tuesday afternoon. The weekly computer ratings are released every Tuesday beginning in the fifth week of the season, leading up to the final report on Sunday, November 3, when 224 schools (top eight in each […]
POSTED: 09/24/19 at 1:59 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Debby S. Strickler, 63, of Ohio City, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2019, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born July 14, 1956, in Van Wert, the daughter of George Franklin and Edith Louise (Proffitt) Walker, who both preceded her in death. Survivors include her two children, Ryan […]
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Van Wert’s Jamison Clouse (11) and Crestview’s Lexi Gregory (3) meet at the net during Monday night’s match at Van Wert High School. The Lady Knights (11-1) posted a straight set victory, winning 25-19, 30-28, 25-21. Gregory had 19 kills and 17 digs, while Clouse finished with 15 kills and three blocks. Crestview will play […]
POSTED: 09/24/19 at 3:49 am. FILED UNDER: Sports