Van Wert is 8-2 against Elida since January of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Van Wert Cougars will look to defend their home court against the Elida Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Van Wert has now lost nine straight, leaving the team is hunting for their first win since January 6.
Last Saturday, Van Wert was beaten by St. Henry 74-39. While losing is never fun, Van Wert can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 583rd, while St. Henry is ranked 107th).
Meanwhile, Elida earned a 58-49 victory over Memorial on Friday. The win was just what Elida needed coming off of a 62-30 loss in their prior matchup.
Van Wert has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-17 record this season. As for Elida, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-5.
Everything came up roses for Van Wert against Elida in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 as the team secured a 65-34 win. Does Van Wert have another victory up their sleeve, or will Elida turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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