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Bulldog boys cage Panthers

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 5, 2021

The visiting Ada boys basketball team led all the way in a 62-51 victory over McComb in non-conference action Saturday night, December 4.

Senior Cayden Murphy led the Bulldogs to victory with a career-high 25 points and six rebounds. 

Ada led 15-8 after the first period and 28-17 at halftime in their first road test of the season. McComb edged within 44-37 after three periods, but the Bulldogs converted 12 free throws in the fourth quarter to hold the Panthers at bay.

The Bulldogs improved to 2-1 with the non-league road win. Meanwhile, the Panthers dropped to 0-2 with the defeat. 

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Bulldog matmen take 2 at Cory tourney

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 5, 2021

The Ada wrestling team opened its season with a solid showing Saturday, December 4, at the annual, six-team Cory-Rawson Duals.

The youthful Bulldogs won two matches on the day to finish 2-3 in head-to-head team action.

Ada defeated event host C-R 48-30 and doubled up Delphos Jefferson 48-24 to post its two wins. 

The Bulldog matmen lost to Van Buren 42-21, fell to Arcadia 48-24 and lost to Archbold 58-18.

Archbold won the six-team competition, followed by Van Buren (3-2). 

Bulldog sophomore Clayton McClain went 5-0 on the day with four pins in the 132 and 138 lbs. classes.

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Lady Bulldogs beaten by Lancers in NWC opener

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, December 3, 2021

The Ada girls basketball team fell behind early and lost 69-39 at unbeaten Lincolnview in the Northwest Conference opener Thursday night, December 2.

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 1-3 overall and 0-1 in the NWC with the loss. The Lancers improved to 4-0 and 1-0 with the victory.

Ada trailed 24-8 after the first period and 41-21 at halftime. Lincolnview led 59-32 after three periods and won the closer second half, 28-18.

Lincolnview canned four of its 10 three-point goals in the first quarter, and was never threatened.

"Lincolnview shot extremely well," said Bulldog head coach Morgan Bass. "Despite the score, we did do some good things.

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Applications for coaching positions being accepted

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Ada High School is accepting applications for the following supplemental positions:

Boys Tennis

Junior High Softball 

Varsity Girls Soccer (2022-2023)

If interested please contact Athletic Director Ken Jochims at [email protected] or call 419-634-2746.

 

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Ada girls' big 2nd half outscores Hardin Northern

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The visiting Ada girls basketball team outscored county foe Hardin Northern 30-14 after intermission to win going away 47-31 Tuesday night, November 30.

The Lady Bulldogs improved to 1-2 after the non-league win. Hardin Northern fell to 0-2 with the defeat.

Ada broke away from a 17-17 halftime tie with a 19-4 third quarter blowout to seize control. 

"I am very proud of our response to the second half," said Bulldog head coach Morgan Bass. "Olivia Burkhart really stepped up as well as our team as a whole.

"They brought the intensity on defense and meshed well," she added.

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Ada swim team aims for state meet

Story and photos by Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The 2021-22 Ada varsity swim team has a good chance to advance a few individuals and a relay team to the state meet this winter.

Former Ohio Northern University swimmers Katey Stuart and Marisa Barton will coach the Ada swim program this season. Ada native Stuart is back for her second season at the helm. Stuart has returned from pharmacy rotations out of state for most of November.

The team is practicing at the ONU natatorium after using the Kenton YMCA last season due to COVID restrictions. Assistant coach Barton ran practices during November.

A total of 13 swimmers, including nine girls and four boys, comprise the team roster.

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