After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Memorial, Van Wert was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 35-34 photo finish over the Ottawa-Glandorf Titans. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Briston Wise continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 125 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 216 yards and two touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 106 rushing yards dating back to last season. Micah Cowan was Wise's top target, picking up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Van Wert didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cohen Bragg and Cowan.
Van Wert's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Ottawa-Glandorf, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van Wert will welcome Shawnee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Van Wert is facing Shawnee at the right time seeing as Shawnee is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Ottawa-Glandorf, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Celina at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Celina has played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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