McCOMB__The youthful Ada High School boys basketball team played its first road game of the season at McComb on Saturday, December 9, and lost 62-34.
The Bulldogs trailed 21-11 after the first period, and were down 34-16 at intermission. A 17-6 Panther the third stanza sealed the verdict, although Ada did win the final quarter, 12-11.
RAWSON__The Ada High School wrestling team opened its 2023-24 season with a strong showing at the annual six-team Cory-Rawson Duals Saturday.
Ada senior Clayton McClain was named the MVP of the event after going undefeated at 150 lbs. with five wins.
The Bulldogs finished third as a team with a 3-2 dual match record. Archbold ended up first at 5-0, while Columbus Grove finished second at 4-1.
“Clayton's match against Columbus Grove was one of the best matches he has wrestled,” said Ada head coach Eric Perkins. “He fell behind early against a returning state alternate; he bumped up a weight to wrestle and really controlled the rest of the match.
“He was aggressive but smart and took advantage of nearly every opportunity to score.”
Ada wrestlers earning their first varsity win (excluding forfeits) included Kale Pedersen, Cobe Harris and Layne Simon. Pedersen is 3-2.
ADA__The short-handed Ada High School girls basketball team lost 47-22 to hard-pressing Perry Saturday afternoon, December 9.
Full-court pressure by the visiting Commodores for four quarters helped force 30 turnovers and wore down the Bulldog girls, who were without starting point guard Olivia Burkhart and center Anna Conley due to illness.
Usage at the Ada Food Pantry has grown significantly during the period of 2021-2023. This includes residents who pick up groceries and a weekend food program at Ada Elementary School.
A lesser-known fact: tucked away in the picturesque Eastern Ohio hills is an Ohio Northern University-owned locale that provides uncommon residential education opportunities. Totaling 78 acres with two facilities for extended living while learning, Metzger Nature Center is unlike any other college experience.
