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ADA SCHOOLS MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has recognized Ada High School and Ada Elementary School as Purple Star Schools for the Class of 2026.

This distinction reflects the schools’ successful fulfillment of the rigorous standards established by Ohio’s Purple Star Advisory Board. The criteria are designed to ensure schools provide meaningful support to military-connected students and their families.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Upper Scioto Valley eked out a 7-6 win over Elgin Tuesday in a Northwest Central Conference matchup. Upper Scioto Valley improved to 2-7 overall and 2-2 in the Northwest Central Conference. 

The Rams are back in action on Thursday when they travel to Continental for a non-conference game.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Elgin 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 6 8 0
USV 0 1 4 0 2 0 x 7 3 2

WP: Beau Sanders (1-2). LP: B. Lowry.
Top Pitchers
Elgin USV
B. Lowry 22⁄3 IP, 2 H, 5 ER, 4 K, 4 BB Sanders 7 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 2 K, 0 BB
X. Compton 31⁄3 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 6 K, 3 BB

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Hickman wins 2 races / Results for Columbus Grove Invitational

By Cort Reynolds

HARROD __The Ada girls track and field team won a four-team meet at Allen East on Tuesday, April 21.

The Bulldog girls scored 90 points to out-pace second-place Elgin (78). Delphos Jefferson tallied 46.5 points, while AE was fourth at 27.5.

Host AE racked up 124.5 points to win the boys meet. Ada took second at 67. Elgin tallied 37 points to end up third, while DJ scored 23.5.

GIRLS RESULTS
Bulldog senior Anna Conley took first in the discus (98-5), and she came in second in the shot put (29-1).

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FROM FACEBOOK__Warmer weather has the United Way of Hardin County looking forward to its 3rd Annual Golf Outing on May 30. Teams are welcome to register now.

Proceeds benefit Hardin County partner agencies.

Contact the United Way or REGISTER ONLINE HERE.

MAY 30
Memorial Park Golf Club - Kenton, Ohio
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

  • Lunch provided
  • Teams of 4

$30 / Member with Cart
$45 / Member No Cart
$65/Non-Member

Mulligans and skins available.
 

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MEDIA RELEASE__Upper Scioto Valley defeated Temple Christian 12-4 Monday night in Northwest Central Conference action. Caiden Lowery recorded his first career varsity win as a pitcher in the game. 

Upper Scioto Valley improved to 1-7 overall and 1-2 in the Northwest Central Conference. Temple fell to 0-4, 0-3.

The Rams are back in action Tuesday evening when they host Elgin in another NWCC contest.

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PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge / Includes Emily Thaxton singing the National Anthem

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School tennis team battled hard but lost to visiting Elida 5-0 in a battle of the Bulldogs at their delayed home opener on a sunny but cool Monday evening, April 20.

The improving Ada netters dropped to 0-3 after the loss. Elida improved to 5-5 with the victory.

“I am proud of the players, I saw so much progress,” said first-year Ada head coach Shelleigh Alexander. “We have only been able to play three matches.”

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