WAYNESFIELD–The Ada High School varsity volleyball team tipped off its 2023 regular season with a four-set win at local foe Waynesfield-Goshen Saturday morning, August 19.
The Bulldogs dropped an overtime first set, but rallied to take the next three games handily and capture the match.
The Ada girls soccer team kicked off its season with a decisive 5-2 win at Tiffin Columbian Saturday evening.
“I am glad our eight seniors got to start the season with a win,” said second-year Lady Bulldog head coach Doug Dewese. “It was an excellent effort for the team to open the season with.”
Ada led 3-1 at the half and dominated throughout.
Senior Ella Marshall tallied three goals, and she also dished out one assist.
Senior Olivia Burkhart netted two goals, and junior Lexi Poling passed out a pair of assists.
“Ella had a hat trick, Olivia added in two goals and Lexi with the assists showed a well-rounded attack,” noted Dewese.
The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team dominated Tiffin Columbian 12-0 in a non-league mismatch Saturday evening, August 19 at Frost-Kalnow Stadium.
The Bulldog boys improved their record to 2-1 with the blowout victory.
Competition is part of the 7th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival
Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Punt, Pass & Kick USA, Inc. competition on Saturday, August 26. The competition is FREE and open to boys and girls ages 6-15. There are ten age groups in the competition.
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hardin County during the week of August 21. All outlined work is weather permitting.
State Route 235/State Route 309 between County Road 35 and County Road 45 will close on Tuesday, Sept. 5, for four days for a culvert replacement.
Detour: SR 309 to I-75 to SR 81 to SR 235, back to SR 309 (detour attached).
State Route 235 between County Road 130 and Township Road MD, approximately three miles south of the village of Alger, will close on Monday, Aug. 28, for approximately five days for a culvert replacement.
Detour: SR 309 to SR 67, back to SR 235 (see detour).
