Sweet 16 bound!

The Van Wert Cougars were all smiles after winning the Division II district championship at Liberty-Benton Saturday. The Cougars dominated Defiance 69-43 to advance to the regionals at Bowling Green State University for the first time since the 2010-2011 season. A full game story and more regional information can be found on the Sports page. Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent