Basketball Recap: Van Wert's Win Ends Four-Game Losing Streak on the Road

Van Wert had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Lincolnview Lancers by a score of 66-54 on Saturday. That's more bragging rights for the Cougars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Cougars

Previous 5 Games

01/04/25 @ Lincolnview	66-54
01/03/25 @ Elida	44-49
12/28/24 @ Ottoville	44-45
12/21/24 vs Lima Central Catholic	49-57
12/20/24 vs Celina	50-35

Van Wert's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-7. As for Lincolnview, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.

Van Wert and Lincolnview could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Ohio Rankings. Van Wert (ranked 378th) will meet Defiance (ranked 72nd) at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, Lincolnview will face off against Spencerville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday down 477 places (486 vs. 9).