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Mackenzie Wills anticipates another great tennis year at ONU

She topped the 'Bears last season in overall wins (43), went 25-6 against conference opponents
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 30, 2018

Mackenzie Wills of Ada is a member of the ONU tennis team again this year. She topped the Polar Bears last season in overall wins (43), singles victories (23), and doubles victories (20). She has an 83-33 career mark overall, including a 25-6 record against conference opponents.

She is a junior pharmaceutical major, having won two letters so far in women’s tennis.

Coach Scott Wills stated, "Mackenzie made great strides last year in developing her all-court game to complement her strong defensive skills, which can make her a tough out. We'll need her to continue to build on her strong doubles instincts."

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Harvest and Herb Fest' next up on Ada's fall calendar

Saturday, Sept. 15, includes several new features
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 30, 2018

The next big event on Ada's calendar is the 33rd annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's Harvest and Herb Festival in downtown Ada, according to Deb Curlis, chamber director.

This year’s festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15. As in past year’s, it will fill Ada’s Main Street from Highland to College.

The festival has 180 spaces available for vendors and so far over 130 spaces are signed-up. Crafters are encouraged to register as soon as possible to insure a booth.

Booths are 12 feet wide by 8 feet deep and are available while they last.

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Lady Bulldog soccer grounded by Eagles

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, August 30, 2018

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - Talented Liberty-Benton came to Ada and shut out the Lady Bulldog soccer team 9-0 Wednesday at the park.

The defeat dropped the Ada season record to 2-3.

"We lost to a strong Liberty-Benton team," said second-year Bulldog head coach Doug Poling.

The Eagles led 5-0 at the half and added four goals after intermission.

L-B out-shot Ada 32-4. Junior keeper McKenzie Long made 23 saves in goal for the Bulldogs.

The Lady Bulldogs (0-1 NWC, 1-2 home) resume play after a layoff when they entertain league foe Crestview Tuesday, September 11.

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Feels like Ada HS homecoming is on the way

Check out the Ada school website announcements
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Is homecoming in the air at Ada High School? Looks like it. Here's today's announcements at AHS from the school website:

STUDENT-COUNCIL HOMECOMING: Guest request forms are available in the high school office for the Homecoming dance, Sept. 15.  If you are planning to bring a date who does not attend Ada High School, this form needs to be filled out and returned to the high school office by Sept. 14, by 3:30 pm.  Also, school fees will need to be paid before a ticket can be purchased.

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Three Ada scouts advance

Joe Crawford, Robby Waters, Jacob Bassitt
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Three scouts from Ada Troop 124 moved up in rank at the recent Court of Honor held at the Ada War Memorial Park.

Joe Crawford, on the left, received his Tenderfoot Patch. Robby Waters, center, and Jacob Bassitt, right, both achieved the hard to earn Second Class award. All three scouts said they are working toward the coveted Eagle Scout rank.

Jeff Kurtz is the Troop 124 Scoutmaster. Tom Lehman and Donald Spar are Assistant Scoutmaster and Cub Scoutmaster. (Carl Wilkerson photo)

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All that candy

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 29, 2018

If you didn't participate in Saturday's pinata, this is what you missed. Nathan Mosler of Ada, and his cousin, Elana Navarro of Bluffton show off the candy they gathered from a pinata game. The two attended the Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival on Saturday. A kids' pinata game was part of the festival.

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