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VW independent girls’ basketball roundup

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Crestview, Lincolnview and Van Wert lost their girls’ basketball games on Thursday. Below are brief recaps of each game.

Columbus Grove 54 Crestview 38

CONVOY — Crestview was no match for Columbus Grove, falling 54-38 at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Thursday night.

The Lady Knights found themselves down 19-12 after the first quarter and 32-17 at halftime. The visitors pushed the lead to 43-25 at the end of the third quarter, then Crestview won the fourth quarter scoring battle 13-11.

Lexi Gregory led Crestview with 12 points, Laci McCoy scored 11 and Bailey Gregory finished with 10 points, as the Lady Knights fell to 2-4 (1-1 NWC). Columbus Grove improved to 5-1 (2-0 NWC).

Crestview will host Fort Jennings on Monday.

Lima Central Catholic 39 Lincolnview 36

LIMA — The Lady Lancers dropped a close one to Lima Central Catholic, falling 39-36 on Thursday.

Lincolnview trailed 10-7 after the first quarter and 23-21 at halftime, but Lima Central Catholic outscored the visitors 11-5 in the third period to grab a 34-26 lead. A basket by Jordan Decker, two buckets by Lana Carey and one by Annie Mendenhall allowed Lincolnview to tie the game 34-34 in the fourth quarter, but the Thunderbirds were able to hang on for the win.

Carey led the Lady Lancers with eight points, while Kendall Bollenbacher finished with seven points and five rebounds.

Lincolnview (0-6) will play at Spencerville on Thursday.

Defiance 42 Van Wert 32

DEFIANCE – Van Wert fell to Defiance 42-32 in the Western Buckeye League opener for both teams.

Individual numbers weren’t available.

Van Wert (1-5, 0-2 WBL) will host Wayne Trace on Tuesday night.

POSTED: 12/13/19 at 4:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports