ONU weekend sports wrap up
Molinaro named All-American
NAPERVILLE, Ill.— Junior Matt Molinaro(Sterling Heights, Mich./DeLasalle) was named an All-American and National Runner Up in the 800-meter run as he competed on Day 2 of the NCAA Div. III National Championships at North Central (Ill.) College on Saturday afternoon.
Molinaro qualified for Saturday's finals with the fastest time heading into the second day.
The junior finished second and earned All-America honors in a personal best time of 1:51.53.
Softball wins 2
ADA -- The Ohio Northern softball team wrapped up its Spring Break trip with a pair of pitching duel victories on Saturday.
The Polar Bears (11-1 overall) began the day with a 4-2 victory in 8-innings over Catholic (D.C.), then edged Bethany (W.Va.) 1-0 to finish the afternoon.
Men's lacrosse beats Hanover
ADA — A balanced attack and a stingy defensive performance led the Ohio Northern men's lacrosse team to a 6-1 victory over Hanover (ind.) on a chilly Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium.
The Polar Bears improve to 2-3 on the season, while the Panterhs fall to 1-4.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — The Ohio Northern baseball team ended its annual Spring Break trip with a double header split against WPI in Winter Haven, Fla. on Saturday afternoon at Chain of Lakes Park.
The Polar Bears move to 6-4 overall, while the Engineers move to 6-4 overall
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Bulldog golf 3rd at final BVC tourney, 2nd overall
- Bulldog football win vs. Perry
- N. Main St. arrest and drug seizure on August 18
- Christian Nationalism poses problems for American democracy
- Weekend Doctor: When should you see an endocrinologist?
- Letter: Background regarding public meeting on data center moratorium
Friday, September 18, 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Bluffton Icon headlines, September 17
- Bulldog girls soccer 0-0 tie vs. Riverdale
- Bulldog boys soccer loss vs. Riverdale
- Roundhead poet publishes third book
- Bulldog volleyball wins in four vs. Riverdale
- Sept. 15 Ada Council: Impact of big ticket pool repair, public urination ban goes into effect
- Hall named 2026 OMLA Regional Administrative Assistant of the Year
- Play Bingo with Officer Penny at the Ada Public Library
- Adult Book Group books available at APL
- Ada Schools exceed state standards on 2025-2026 Ohio Report Card
- Oct. 6 ONU Trike-A-Thon will raise funds for St. Jude's
- Antibiotic resistance: More to learn