Van Wert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 15th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 3-0 to the Wapakoneta Redskins. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
While Van Wert was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Wapakoneta's winning margin in every set. The final score came out to 25-10, 25-15, 25-22.
Bella Wise paced Van Wert's offense, picking up eight kills. Wise got some help from Brissia Ickes and her 12 assists. Ickes was also solid from the service line: she led the team with eight aces.
Van Wert's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Wapakoneta, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van Wert will square off against Crestview at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Wapakoneta, they will challenge Fort Recovery at 6:45 p.m. on Monday.
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