By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys golf team opened its 2023 season with a four-team Northwest Conference match at the Bluffton Golf Course Monday, August 7.

Bluffton finished first with 184 strokes, followed by Leipsic at 191. Spencerville totaled 193 shots, with Ada fourth at 229.

Ada’s Jack Baumgartner and Brody Rister each shot a 53 to pace the Bulldogs.

Ada’s Ethan Lawrence contributed a 60. Sam Crawford carded a 63 to round out the Ada scorers. 

Lawson Klingler added a round of 68.

Brevin Brandt of Leipsic was match medalist with a nine-hole score of 39.

Ada is back in action at the Bluffton course vs. the Pirates Thursday at 4:15 p.m.