Van Wert extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 19 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-15. They were outmatched by the Crestview Knights and fell 62-33. 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 669th, while the Knights are ranked 312th).
As for Crestview, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-9. They not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since December 4, 2025 (when they won 62-11).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Crestview to victory, but perhaps none more so than Peyton Hoffman, who went 5-for-11 to rack up 14 points. Those 14 points gave Hoffman a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaci Gregory, who shot 67% from the field en route to 14 points.
Van Wert wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 50-39 loss against Wapakoneta on the 22nd. As for Crestview, they have also already played their next game, a 44-35 win against Jefferson on the 22nd.
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