Van Wert was the 41-25 winner over Shawnee when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Van Wert Cougars took a 49-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Shawnee Indians on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that the Cougars have lost by exactly 12 points.
Despite the defeat, Van Wert saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jazzlyn Florence posted 15 points.
Shawnee found their leader in freshman Cadence Wilson, who went 11-for-18 on her way to 27 points and six rebounds. Shawnee is 2-1 when Wilson posts 15 or more points, but 5-13 otherwise. Morgan Betts was another key player, putting up four points and three steals.
Van Wert has been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season. As for Shawnee, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-14.
Van Wert wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 51-40 loss against Wauseon on the 13th. As for Shawnee, they have also already played their next contest, a 60-22 win against Lima Central Catholic on the 8th.
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