The August 2026 Ada Icon Highlights are off to the printer--and are ready for online viewing right here. I'm excited to note that a new bound format is in the works, with the opportunity to share more free copies.
During August, the Icon produced 109 news items. There will be 21 articles in the Highlights, providing the items of most lasting interest. Here's the table of contents with links to each article:
A busy week lies ahead for Ada High School sports fans. The attached schedule provides the Bulldog golf, girls soccerr, boys soccer, volleyball and football events for August 31-September 5.
ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team defeated visiting local rival Allen East 3-0 in their annual non-league grudge match on a warm Saturday afternoon, August 29.
Ada improved to 5-0-1 with the War Memorial Stadium win. AE dropped to 0-3 after the loss.
“I think the 1 p.m. start on a Saturday with warmer temperatures and after ending the first full week of school, it is understandable for us to be a little flat,” said head coach Doug Dewese.
ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team scored late to beat visiting Hardin County rival Kenton 2-1 in a physical 309 Cup battle on Saturday, August 29.
Bulldog senior Andrew Allen broke through the Wildcat defense and scored with 11:41 remaining to net the game-winner.
Ada improved to 4-1 with the hard-fought win. It was the second Bulldog win over the Wildcats in the last three meetings, sandwiched around a tie last year.
Kenton fell to 2-2-1 after the defeat.
“It was a sweet win for our players and our program,” said happy Ada head coach Aaron Acheson. “Ada won the 309 Cup. Kenton got on the board fast.”
PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK__Bike riders will be heading this way on Saturday, September 5 for the 10th annual Cursive Ohio charity ride. Coordinated by Ada's Austin Heil, volunteers are sweeping roads and patching them to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Learn more about the event benefiting Ohio AgrAbility, which promotes success in agriculture for Ohio farmers with a disability or long-term health condition.
