Bryan had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Van Wert Cougars on the road and fell 48-8. The Golden Bears have struggled against the Cougars recently, as their contest on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Briston Wise had a dynamite game for Van Wert, rushing for 254 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 14.1 yards per carry, and also throwing for 183 yards and two touchdowns. Wise's longest rush was for an incredible 84 yards. 109 of those passing yards were hauled in by Micah Cowan, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Van Wert beat Bryan by a score of 48-8.
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