Van Wert was the 35-14 winner over Elida when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Van Wert Cougars took a 49-34 bruising from the Elida Bulldogs on Friday. The Cougars' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Despite the loss, Van Wert still got an impressive performance from Briston Wise, who rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns. Wise is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 106 every time he's taken the field this season. 80 of Wise's passing yards were hauled in by Micah Cowan, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Van Wert's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Elida, they moved to 3-8 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Van Wert does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Elida, they will venture away from home to face off against Shelby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shelby is coming into the matchup with five straight wins at home, so Elida will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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