By Cort Reynolds

The Ada golf team defeated county foe Ridgemont convincingly in a dual match Wednesday evening at the Bluffton Golf Course.

The Bulldogs earned their first win of 2021 with the decisive 212-255 victory.

Ada senior Andrew Rush and Hayden Oates of Ridgemont shared match medalist honors with a score of 51.

Ada senior Dexter Woods and junior Geddes Klingler were just one stroke off their pace, as each posted scores of 52. Bulldog senior Kamron Wilkerson shot a 57 to round out the top four scorers.

Ada sophomore Jack Baumgartner posted a 59, and freshman Wyatt Ferguson added a round of 79.

Ada competes in an NWC tri-match Thursday, August 19 at the Bluffton Golf Course against Spencerville and Bluffton.