Cougars win!

Van Wert’s Easton Putman (above) fires a pitch during Wednesday’s Division IV district semifinal game against No. 1 seed Bath. Jace Huebner (below) swings at a pitch and Griffin McCracken (bottom) slides safely. The Cougars won Wednesday’s game 6-1, putting them in the district championship game against No. 2 seed Bryan at 5 p.m. Friday at Fort Jennings. Photos courtesy of Monica Campbell