The Ada High School boys basketball squad fell victim to a 28-0 first half run by the visiting Arlington team and lost 60-45 in a Tuesday night non-league game on January 18.
The Bulldogs tied the game 8-8 on a Cayden Murphy reverse layup, but then plunged into a long scoreless drought. Arlington authored 28 unanswered points bridging the first two quarters, and never trailed after being behind 6-3 early.
The Red Devils led 38-11 at intermission, capitalizing on 14 Bulldog turnovers to net many easy baskets. Ada played better in the second half, winning the final two quarters 34-22.
Ada Youth wrestler Langston McClain, a 6th grader, placed first in the Division 4 80lbs bracket at the OAC Grade School Marysville District Championships on Sunday, January 16.
McClain will wrestle at the OAC Grade School State Championships in Youngstown, Ohio in March.
He is a member of the Ada Youth Wrestling Club, which provides coaching for kindergarten through 6th grade wrestlers of all experience levels. The club is part of the Miami Valley Kids Wrestling Association, which includes more than 70 clubs participating in weekly tournaments from January through February/ Early March.
Ohio Northern Alumni have been invited to attend a Polar Bear Party during the weekend of Feb. 25-27. Across the country and virtually, alumni have opportunities to celebrate being a Polar Bear by reminiscing and connecting.
The Office of Alumni Egagement notes, "We will be celebrating in-person at events across the country and virtually where you are. You can host your own Polar Bear Weekend event at home with family and nearby friends, or hop on Facebook to join ONU’s virtual community online."
This "pillar of light" was seen by area residents on January 10 and beautifully photographed by P. Rae Staton on SR 235 between Ada and Bluffton. The phenomenon occurs when light at ground level is refracted by ice crystals suspended in the air. Cold, still conditions are required.
Playing at home, the Ada High School girls basketball team put together a 22-0 run early in the first half and went on to beat Hardin County rival Ridgemont 52-19 in a match Monday night, January 17.
The Bulldog girls fell behind 4-0, then reeled off 22 unanswered points to take command. Ada led 35-13 at the half and was never threatened in playing its best game of the season.
The Lady Bulldogs improved to 5-11 with the non-conference victory, while the Lady Gophers dropped to 3-11 after the lopsided loss.
