Lincolnview’s 1962 state champs honored

Lincolnview High School’s 1962 baseball state championship team was honored Saturday night between the junior varsity and varsity basketball games against Wayne Trace. The Lancers, coached by Lee White, went 14-2-1 that season, and defeated two time defending state champion Liberty Union 4-0 in the Class A title game. Pictured are nine team members who were able to make it to Saturday’s ceremony (left to right): Phil Overholt, John Ley, Ralph Snyder, Dave Overholt, Ralph Eversole, John Stutz, Hayden Rees, Rex Roth and Steve Rhoades. Photo by Bob Barnes/Van Wert independent