What's homecoming week without a special dress-up day? Decades Day theme allows lots of possibilities. Ada preschoolers were part of the action this week. (Ada Bulldog Facebook page)
By Dusty Donley
In what was a rain soaked, blustery evening in Lima, former N.W.C. powerhouse Lima Central Catholic racked up a 30 point first half lead in route to a 43-20 non-conference victory over the visiting Ada Bulldogs. The loss is Ada’s second straight, dropping the Bulldogs to 1-2 on the 2018 gridiron season.
The Thunderbirds struck first early in the opening period when quarterback Nevan Stolly connected with Shaun Thomas on an 80-yard score. Thomas’s two-point conversion run was good, giving L.C.C. an 8-0 lead with just under three minutes played.
Outside sources confirm Ohio Northern University’s strong reputation. This fall, several ranking services again rank ONU among the best universities for offering an exceptional educational experience.
The rankings give high marks to Ohio Northern in a variety of categories. While the criteria differ, the common denominator is the recognition of the value of relevancy of an Ohio Northern degree.
Deputy Austin Carey and his K-9 partner in training, Axel, were recent recipients of a K-9 trauma kit from K9s of Valor, an organization whose mission is to provide life saving and essential equipment for K-9 teams. Axel is hoping to be trained and receive his certification as a full-fledged 'deputy' by the spring of 2019.
Former All-American and current senior cross country standout Ian McVey was named a U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Athlete of the Week honoree.
McVey claimed the NCAA Division III Men's Athlete of the Week recognition for the second week of competition during the 2018 season. He would be listed among 10 student-athletes representing institutions at the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels and the two divisions of the NJCAA.
The senior is the first student-athlete in Ohio Northern school history to ever receive a USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week accolade in cross country.
