Girls hoops: Van Wert, Crestview win

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Van Wert 48 Shawnee 31

Kyra Welch scored 10 of her 13 points in the second quarter and Van Wert defeated visiting Shawnee 48-31 on Thursday. Welch’s second quarter total included a pair of baskets, a triple and three foul shots.

The Cougars trailed 10-8 after the first quarter, then outscored the Indians 16-5 in the second quarter for a 24-15 halftime lead. Sofi Houg scored six points in the third quarter and Van Wert led 34-25 entering the final period. Houg went on to finish with 16 points. Erin Schaufelberger scored all six of her points in the fourth quarter.

Shawnee (7-10, 4-3 WBL) was led by Grace Freiberger, who scored 16.

Van Wert (10-7, 4-3 WBL) will host Parkway on Monday.

Crestview 53 Ada 26

ADA — After a slow first quarter, Crestview ran away from Ada, posting a 53-26 win on Thursday.

The Knights led 10-7 after the first quarter, then exploded for 21 second quarter points for a 31-17 halftime lead. From there, Crestview outscored the Bulldogs 22-9 in the second half.

Cali Gregory recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Laci McCoy added 13 points and nine rebounds. Crestview finished with a 27-19 rebounding advantage and had just four turnovers, compared to 15 by Ada. The Bulldogs (9-9, 0-6 NWC) were led in scoring by Courtney Sumner, who finished with 10 points.

Crestview (13-4, 5-2 NWC) will host Celina on Tuesday.

Lincolnview/Allen East

Lincolnview’s game at Allen East was postponed due to road conditions. A makeup date has yet to be determined.