ADA - Visiting Ridgemont nailed 10 three-pointers en route to a 77-39 victory over county rival Ada in non-league girls basketball action Monday night.
The purple and gold fell to 4-11 with the defeat, while the Lady Gophers improved to 10-6 with the win.
Ridgemont placed four players in double figures and pulled away with a 13-2 second period run that led to a 17-point halftime margin. The Bulldogs never got closer than 17 in the second half.
The Icon announces a special offer to area church groups, service clubs and community organizations interested in promoting their events with an extra boost.
Ridgemont scores inside against the Bulldogs in the 77-39 Gopher county rivalry win at Ada Monday night. In the next photo Bulldogs Teara Coulson (5) and Raina England double team Ridgemont's Priscilla Howland. (Cort Reynolds photos)
By Monty Siekerman
Those interested in organizing the Ada Historical Society met Monday evening at the Ada Public Library. Members of the group welcome newcomers to the next meeting, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, at the library.
By Monty Siekerman
Here are the winners of the Geography Bee at Ada Schools on Tuesday (from left) Isaac Williams, first, 8th grade; Jacob Sutherly, second, 7th grade; Josh Thaxton, third, 4th grade.
Now, the winners take a written test to see if they qualify for state competition. Materials are prepared by the National Geographic Society. The local competition is sponsored by Ada Academic Boosters.
Mrs. Suzanne Hardesty has coordinated the event for the past 12 years. She and Mike Styer are judges. All students in grades 4-8 took a test in their classrooms to qualify to represent their grade.
The Ohio Northern women's basketball team continues to be ranked 10th in the nation during this week’s poll. After falling in their season-opener, the Polar Bears (16-1 overall, 10-0 OAC) have won 16 straight.
The Polar Bears return to action at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday when they host Wilmington at the ONU Sports Center.
