Van Wert had lost two consecutive heartbreakers to Marion Local and they left with a heavy heart again on Saturday. The Van Wert Cougars took a hard 51-37 fall against the Marion Local Flyers. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 358th, while the Flyers are ranked 45th).
Van Wert has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Marion Local, the win keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Van Wert will take on Wapakoneta at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Marion Local, they will square off against St. John's at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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