VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Tailgate Tour Recking Crew will be holding its annual golf outing at Hickory Sticks Golf Club on Saturday September 26, with registration beginning at 12:30 p.m. and tee off at 2 that afternoon. All funds raised through this event are used to support and supplement Van Wert High School […]
POSTED: 09/15/20 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Democratic headquarters will have its grand opening at 5 p.m. Monday, September 21, at 325 E. Main St. in Van Wert (across from the Van Wert Post office). The organization will have a speaker from the Ohio representative for rural Ohio. There will also be signage available, plus tickets for […]
POSTED: 09/15/20 at 6:41 am. FILED UNDER: News
Bri Ebel sets the ball for No. 18 Lincolnview during Monday’s match against No. 1 New Bremen. Ebel, already the school record holder, went over the 2000 mark for career assists, but the Cardinals handed the Lady Lancers their first loss of the season, 25-16, 23-25, 25-18, 25-18. Below, goalie Fletcher Collins makes a play […]
POSTED: 09/14/20 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Volleyball Parkway 3 Crestview 2 CONVOY — In a five set thriller, Parkway defeated Crestview 25-14, 19-25, 19-25, 25-20, 15-9 on Monday. After winning the second and third games, the Lady Knights were plagued by unforced errors and couldn’t get into an agressive offense. Kali Small was 15-17 serving with a […]
POSTED: 09/14/20 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Random Thoughts feature centers around football and volleyball polls, Western Buckeye League football, last Friday’s Ada/Bluffton game, Parkway, defense optional, Wapakoneta’s Harmon Field and the Cleveland Browns. Football poll Van Wert’s 3-0 start was enough to impress Associated Press high school football poll voters. The Cougars are ranked 12th […]
POSTED: 09/14/20 at 9:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Lincolnview golfers traveled to Pond-A-River Golf Club in Woodburn, Indiana on Saturday and finished second behind Paulding at the Antwerp Invitational. The Lancers shot a 331 as a team, while the Panthers claimed the title with a 328. Top scorers were Dane Ebel, Avery Slusher (career-best) and Grant Glossett, who each shot an 82, and […]
POSTED: 09/14/20 at 3:58 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports SPENCERVILLE – The Crestview Lady Knights CC team finished fifth out of 13 teams in the Red division of the Spencerville Bearcat Invitational on Saturday, while the Knights earned a team trophy by placing fourth out of 16 teams. The first five runners for Lady Knights were Emily Greulach (27th, 22:40), […]
POSTED: 09/14/20 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Van Wert improved to 9-3 overall with a 5-0 sweep of Napoleon in girls’ non-conference tennis action at Van Wert High School on Saturday. Allie Etter won at first singles, defeating Gracie Butler 6-1, 6-0, while 6-0, 6-0 victories were posted at second and third singles – Grace Lott over Mea […]
POSTED: 09/14/20 at 3:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor The latest Monday Mailbag features questions about the NWC football tournament, the new Executive Director of the OHSAA, the 2020 high school football season and state championship venues. Q: Will teams that lose in the first round of the NWC tournament keep playing or will they be done until the playoffs? […]
POSTED: 09/14/20 at 3:56 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197 recently held its annual Soccer Shoot for 21 youngsters who competed in different divisions. Trophies were awarded to first, second and third place finishers and all first place winners advanced to district competition scheduled for Saturday, September 26, in Findlay. Winners included: Under 8 Girls: first place: Nora Longstreth; second […]
POSTED: 09/14/20 at 3:55 am. FILED UNDER: Sports