Jessee’s 30 leads Lancers past Parkway

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor ROCKFORD — Lincolnview’s Creed Jessee and Parkway’s Dylan Hughes put on quite a show during Saturday’s non-conference matchup at Parkway High School. Jessee scored 30 points and pulled down eight rebounds and Hughes poured in 42 points and had nine rebounds, but it was the state-ranked Lancers (No. 14, Division IV) […]

Treece scores 30, Cougars beat Coldwater

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor COLDWATER — A strong start by Van Wert and 30 points by Owen Treece helped propel the Cougars to their second victory of the year, a 69-62 win over Coldwater on Saturday night. Treece scored 13 of his points in the first quarter and Garett Gunter added six of his 10 […]

Crestview grinds out win over Celina

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor CONVOY — Crestview held Celina scoreless in overtime and the Knights managed to get by the upset minded Bulldogs 48-40 on Senior Night at Ray Etzler Gymnasium on Saturday night. The win improved Crestview’s overall record to 12-4, while Celina fell to 4-9. It was the first overtime loss in three […]

Col. Grove wins Van Wert duals

Van Wert independent sports Columbus Grove’s wrestling team took first place at the eight team Van Wert Duals held at Van Wert High School on Saturday. The Bulldogs edged Wapakoneta 38-36 in the championship match, and Coldwater defeated Van Wert 42-40 to claim third place. Parkway finished fifth, followed by Lima Senior, Antwerp and Delphos […]

Lincolnview falls to Hicksville

Lincolnview’s Zadria King (32) is surrounded by Hicksville defenders as she puts up a shot during Saturday’s game against the Aces. King finished with 10 points and 15 rebounds, but Hicksville won on 41-40 on a late layup. Annie Mendenhall led Lincolnview with 18 points. The Lady Lancers are scheduled to play at Delphos St. […]

Lincolnview bowlers split with Bath

Van Wert independent sports CELINA — Lincolnview and Bath split their varsity bowling matches with Bath at Plaza Lanes in Celina on Saturday. Behind a 200-182-382 series by Justin Braun, the Lancers defeated the Wildcats 1405-1347. Adam Berryman rolled a 128-124-272 series for Lincolnview, followed by James Reinhart (133-133-266), Warren Mason (133-121-254), Alex Wyatt (133) […]

Monday Mailbag: hoops and more

SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor This week’s Monday Mailbag features questions about the high school basketball postseason, rankings, Crestview’s varsity wrestling team, a decision by the OHSAA and expanded football playoffs. Q: Just so I’m sure I’m right about this, all girls and boys tournament basketball games will be played at the higher seeds’ site this […]

Saturday night basketball scoreboard

Van Wert independent sports Here are final scores of area boys’ high school basketball games played on Saturday, January 23. PCL Kalida 57 Leipsic 34 Non-conference Ayersville 45 Delphos Jefferson 40Botkins 55 New Bremen 44Columbus Grove 68 Van Buren 31Continental 52 North Central 38Crestview 48 Celina 40 (OT)Defiance 53 Springfield 45Delphos St. John’s 70 Spencerville […]

Jerome Bollenbacher

Jerome Bollenbacher, 95, of Rockford, was born May 5, 1925, in Rockford, to Victor and Martha (Fahncke) Bollenbacher, who both preceded him in death. He died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford.  Jerome was the oldest brother to Lloyd, Don, Cliff, and Jane. He grew up in Rockford, graduating […]

William Howard Jr.

William Howard Jr., 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died at his residence Friday afternoon, January 22, 2021.   He was born June 10, 1929 in Bedford, Massachusetts.   He is survived by his wife, Diane (Berryman) Howard; six children, Kristie Simkins, Will Howard, George Howard, Don Howard, Carie Howard, and Carol Payne; many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Senior Master […]