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A busy week lies ahead for Ada High School sports fans. The attached schedule provides the Bulldog golf, girls soccerr, boys soccer, volleyball and football events for August 31-September 5.

By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Mark Andreasen

WAYNESFIELD__The Ada High School volleyball team swept a non-league triangular match at Waynesfield-Goshen with Spencerville on Saturday, August 29.

Ada improved to 4-0 with the wins, which included a comeback thriller over the Bearcat girls.

Spencerville ran its record to 4-2 after beating Waynesfield-Goshen, 2-0. Waynesfield fell to 1-3, playing under new head coach Olivia Abner.

By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Aftan Dewese

ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team defeated visiting local rival Allen East 3-0 in their annual non-league grudge match on a warm Saturday afternoon, August 29.

Ada improved to 5-0-1 with the War Memorial Stadium win. AE dropped to 0-3 after the loss.

“I think the 1 p.m. start on a Saturday with warmer temperatures and after ending the first full week of school, it is understandable for us to be a little flat,” said head coach Doug Dewese. 

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team scored late to beat visiting Hardin County rival Kenton 2-1 in a physical 309 Cup battle on Saturday, August 29.

Bulldog senior Andrew Allen broke through the Wildcat defense and scored with 11:41 remaining to net the game-winner.

Ada improved to 4-1 with the hard-fought win. It was the second Bulldog win over the Wildcats in the last three meetings, sandwiched around a tie last year.

Kenton fell to 2-2-1 after the defeat.

“It was a sweet win for our players and our program,” said happy Ada head coach Aaron Acheson. “Ada won the 309 Cup. Kenton got on the board fast.”

PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK__Bike riders will be heading this way on Saturday, September 5 for the 10th annual Cursive Ohio charity ride. Coordinated by Ada's Austin Heil, volunteers are sweeping roads and patching them to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Learn more about the event benefiting Ohio AgrAbility, which promotes success in agriculture for Ohio farmers with a disability or long-term health condition.

By Paula Pyzik Scott / PHOTO provided

Ada has a new home-based business, Faithful Friends Cremations, operated by Patty Griffin. The business opened in July 2026 to provide area pet owners with a convenient and affordable option for cremation services.

Planning for the passing of her own dogs, which include two mastiffs, and experience working at a funeral home gave Griffin the idea to start this business. She says she wishes the idea occurred to her 30 years ago. 

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