Van Wert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 35-14 to the Wapakoneta Redskins. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 312th, while the Redskins are ranked 40th).
When it comes to explaining why Van Wert lost, don't look at Briston Wise. Despite the final result, he rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Wise's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 106 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Van Wert's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Wapakoneta, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van Wert will welcome Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Memorial's defense has only allowed 15.6 points per game this season, so Van Wert's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Wapakoneta, they will square off against Shawnee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wapakoneta is facing Shawnee at the right time seeing as Shawnee is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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