Van Wert gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They claimed a resounding 48-8 win over the Bryan Golden Bears at home. Given the Cougars' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 141st, while the Golden Bears are ranked 292nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Briston Wise went supernova for Van Wert, rushing for 254 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 14.1 yards per carry, and also throwing for 183 yards and two touchdowns. Wise really tore up the turf during one magnificent 84-yard run. Micah Cowan was Wise's top target, picking up 109 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Van Wert was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 525 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Van Wert beat Bryan by a score of 48-8.
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