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Bulldog softball looks to contend for 2024 NWC title behind Bassitt, strong junior class

PHOTO by Cort Reynolds / The Ada varsity softball team, from left, Row 1: Jenna Bassitt, Karley Wagner, Daicy Robinson, Katie Sizemore, Tess Griffith, Aidra Preston, Natilyn McClain. Row 2: Gabbie Fleming, Abbey Johnston, Emma Lambdin, Madi Rowland, Alainee Buxton, Sophie Fleming. Row 3: Kiera Cash, Kylie Fenner, Reese Jordan, Taliana Parker, Dailah Preston. Back: assistant coach Noah Stamper, head coach Jeff Bassitt, assistant coach Ann Bassitt.

By Cort Reynolds

The talented Ada High School softball team showed great improvement on the field and in the win-loss column in 2023, led by a sophomore-laden lineup.

Bulldog boys tennis led by new coach, Morgan Bass

The Ada varsity tennis team, from left, front row: Rey Hurley, Lawson Klingler, Amelia Young, Steven Fisher.

Row 2: Josh Thaxton, Luke Archer, Jesse Okuly, Justin Bowden, Nathan Williams. 

Back: Head coach Morgan Bass, Brandon Prater, Mohamad Khalil, Sam Crawford. 

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys tennis team starts a new season under first-year head coach Morgan Bass this spring with an inexperienced roster.

Jones takes second, sets new girls bench press record at McClain State Powerlifting

KENTON__Kennedy Jones, a Junior at Ada High School, took second place in her class in girls competition at the 36th Annual Bill McClain State Powerlifting event. 

Competing among the best in Divisions 5, 6, and 7 at Kenton High School on Saturday, March 16, Jones secured second place in her class with:

Squat: 330 lbs

Deadlift: 305 lbs

Bench Press: 165 lbs

These scores culminated in a total lift of 800 lbs, for a 60 lb increase from her regional performance. Notably, Jones’ bench press of 165 lbs contributed to her second-place finish and set a new state record, surpassing the prior record held by Bianca Phongphiou of Montpelier High School.

ONU Women's Golf opens with 1-stroke victory at Heidelberg Snowball's Chance

TIFFIN__ The Ohio Northern women's golf team opened its spring season on a snowy Sunday afternoon at the Heidelberg Snowball's Chance Invitational.

ONU sports recap, March 1-11

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Women's Lacrosse wins 15-12 at Westminster
(March 1) NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Senior Elizabeth Graham (Dayton/Carroll) and sophomore Emma Hoersten (Hilliard/Davidson) each scored five goals to lead the Ohio Northern women's lacrosse team to a 15-12 victory at Westminster (Pa.) on Friday afternoon.

ONU baseball looking to build on a successful 2023

By Wes Mayberry

The Ohio Northern baseball team had a highly successful 2023 season, posting the most wins since its 2018 campaign. The Polar Bears are looking to build off that achievement in 2024 with the return of several key players under 13th-year head coach Gene Stechschulte.

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