Bath can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They snuck past the Van Wert Cougars with a 43-37 win. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 64-42 defeat the Cougars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2023.
Despite the loss, Van Wert had strong showings from Briston Wise, who threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns while completing 78% of his passes, and Micah Cowan, who picked up 228 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Geary Hilleary helped Wise out on the ground, rushing for 87 yards and a touchdown.
The victory got Bath back to even at 1-1. As for Van Wert, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bath will head out to square off against Shawnee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bath is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Van Wert, they will head out on the road to challenge Celina at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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