ADA - The host Ada volleyball team avenged last fall's sectional loss by sweeping former league foe Lima Central Catholic Thursday evening.
The 25-19, 25-15, 25-a19 win improved the Lady Bulldog record to 13-6. It was their 10th win in 11 matches as Ada stayed unbeaten (6-0) at home.
Junior standout Melina Woods led Ada with 31 kills, 12 digs and six blocks.
"Kyli Lause came in and did an outstanding job," said Ada head coach Melissa Gossard. "She picked up some nice tips, had a couple nice sets and had some big blocks.
Ohio Northern University cheerleaders host a co-ed cheerleading clinic Saturday, Oct. 15, according to Jami Dellifield and Lauren Krepps, cheerleader advisors.
The clinic is open to any interested youth ages 4 through senior in high school. Participants will perform at the ONU vs. John Carroll football game first quarter. The game starts at 6 p.m. and is the Zeta Tau Alpha Pink Out Game.
On Sunday, Oct. 2, First Baptist Church, Ada, celebrates 150 years of ministry, according to Jack Duffy, pastor.
On Sunday a worship service of singing hymns and communion take place at 10:15 a.m. followed by a barbecue chicken and pulled-pork dinner.
Several former pastors will attend the service. These include Bob Cassidy (1988-1990), Charles Spier (1963-1968) and Byron Hawbecker (interim 1991-1992). Former ONU students who attended will be coming as well.
The church's first gathering was on Oct. 2, 1866, at a meeting in the Union Church (now First Presbyterian Church of Ada) to organize a Baptist church.
