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Bulldog football wins wild shootout over Elmwood

Sports

/ Oct 03, 2026

High-scoring game includes 10 ties

By Cort Reynolds

BLOOMDALE__The visiting Ada High School football team beat Elmwood 64-53 in a seesaw Blanchard Valley Conference shootout on Friday, Oct. 2.

Ada led 42-41 after the third period, then pulled away late with a 22-12 finishing kick to win by 11.

Bulldog senior quarterback Blake Zoladz threw three touchdown passes and ran for three more TDs. He accounted for 437 yards in total offense.

The Bulldogs improved to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in BVC play with the back-and-forth win that helped solidify their playoff chances with three games left in the regular season.

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Bulldog invitation to October 4 Powder Puff football game

Living in Ada

/ Oct 03, 2026

Juniors & Seniors will be in Purple and Sophomores & Freshmen will be in White

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Bulldogs 2026 Powder Puff Game is Sunday, Oct. 4. Come cheer on Ada students for a fun night at the War Memorial Stadium!

Sunday, October 4
Game Time: 6:00 p.m.
Stadium Opens: 5:15 p.m.

Tickets:
• Players: $2
• Spectators: $5

Bake sale items will also be available.

The 2026 Powder Puff Game is brought to you by the Class of 2028. All proceeds will go toward this year's prom.

Ada Schools to include K-12 students in Veterans Day breakfast and ceremonies

Events

/ Oct 02, 2026

Registration deadline: October 21

MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada Exempted Village School District is putting a new spin on its traditional Veterans Day observance this year. Because students will be in school on Veterans Day, Ada Schools will welcome area veterans to join students for breakfast, fellowship and a student-led Veterans Day Honor Ceremony.

As in years past, Ada Schools invites all area veterans to attend the Veterans Day Breakfast on Wednesday, November 11, beginning at 8:15 a.m. In addition to the open invitation, students in grades K–12 will receive invitations to take home and are encouraged to invite a veteran—whether a family member, friend or community member—to attend the breakfast and Honor Ceremony. Veterans who register with a student will get to sit together at the breakfast.

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Amidon to lead ONU indoor track and field

Ohio Northern University

/ October 3, 2026

FROM ONUSPORTS.COM__The Ohio Northern men's and women's track and field will kick off its indoor campaign on Friday, Dec. 4 at the Findlay Oiler Opener under first-year head coach Molly Amidon.