Defiance came into Friday's game looking for another win against Van Wert, but Xavier Kelly wouldn't allow it. The Cougars came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 36-27 on Friday with plenty of help from Kelly, who rushed for 184 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 10.8 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 92-yard run.
Van Wert didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Micah Cowan and Keaten Welch. Van Wert received some extra help from Welch, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Cougars
| 09/19/25 @ Defiance | 36-27 |
| 08/29/25 @ Elida | 19-14 |
| 08/22/25 @ Bryan | 42-7 |
| 10/18/24 @ Kenton | 45-44 |
| 10/04/24 @ Ottawa-Glandorf | 35-34 |
Van Wert pushed their record up to 3-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 35.4 points this season. As for Defiance, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Coming up, Van Wert will take on Wapakoneta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Redskins' defense has only allowed 8.4 points per game this season, so the Cougars' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Defiance, they will square off against Shawnee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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