VW v-ball team wins, Lancer soccer falls

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Volleyball

Van Wert 3 Delphos Jefferson 2

The Lady Cougars celebrated their first victory of the season in a five set thriller over Delphos Jefferson on Monday. Van Wert rallied for a 22-25, 25-15, 19-25, 25-16, 15-11 win.

 “I am very proud of each of the girls,” Van Wert head coach Rachel Black said. “Every single one of them had a part in the win and they deserve it. We are very thankful for all the students and football players that showed up to support the team…they made the win extra special for the team.”  

Van Wert (1-16) will host Shawnee tonight, while Delphos Jefferson (2-14) will host Lincolnview at the same time.

Soccer

Bluffton 3 Lincolnview 1

BLUFFTON — The Pirates clinched yet another outright NWC championship with a 3-1 win over Lincolnview Monday night. It’s the ninth consecutive title for Bluffton (5-7-2, 4-0 NWC).

Jackson Evans scored Lincolnview’s lone goal in the second half.

The Lancers (7-5-2, 2-1-1 NWC) will host Fort Jennings on Thursday.

Delphos Jefferson 5 Crestview 3

CONVOY — Crestview came up short against Delphos Jefferson, falling 5-3 on Monday.

Addison Williman, Adessa Alvarez and Cylee Grubb each scored a goal for the Lady Knights. Williman added a pair of assists and Alvarez had one.

Crestview (1-10, 0-5 NWC) will play at Columbus Grove on Monday.

Shawnee 12 Van Wert 0 (boys)

LIMA — Shawnee defeated Van Wert 12-0 in Western Buckeye League action on Monday.

Van Wert will host Kenton on Thursday.