Regional runners-up…

It wasn’t what they had hoped for but the Van Wert Cougars show their fans the Division IV Region 14 runner-up trophy after Friday night’s regional championship game at Donnell Stadium in Findlay. The defending state champions were defeated by Port Clinton 49-21, ending Van Wert’s season at 12-2. A full story can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent