Cougars edged by Celina in boys’ tennis

Van Wert boys’ tennis

The Van Wert boys’ tennis team lost a 3-2 squeaker to Celina in a Western Buckeye League match played Friday.

Cougar Lane Mansfield won 7-6 (7-5) and 6-2 at No. 1 singles, while Brandon Amstutz was also a 6-2, 6-2 winner at No. 2 singles.

“Lane played great and he is playing his best tennis of the season,” said Van Wert Coach Mitch Price. “I am proud of the whole team; they fought hard against a good Celina team.”

The Cougars finish league play with a 6-3 record and will play their final home match of the season Monday against Lima Central Catholic, another tough tennis team.