By Cort Reynolds

VAN BUREN–The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team was ousted in a 2-1 barnburner at Van Buren in Div. III sectional first round tournament play Wednesday evening, October 19.

The Bulldogs finish their season 7-7-4 with the close defeat. 

The Black Knights improve to 8-5-4 with the victory, and advance to the sectional finals. 

Ada senior forward Carter Conley scored the Bulldog goal on a penalty kick.

Ada keeper Colton Long made six saves in goal.

The Bulldogs and Black Knights previously played to a 1-1 tie at VB October 6.

The Black Knights play at third seed Mansfield Christian Saturday, Oct. 22 at noon in the sectional final.