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.
Ada has a new home-based business, Faithful Friends Cremations, operated by Patty Griffin. The business opened in July 2026 to provide area pet owners with a convenient and affordable option for cremation services.
Planning for the passing of her own dogs, which include two mastiffs, and experience working at a funeral home gave Griffin the idea to start this business. She says she wishes the idea occurred to her 30 years ago.
KENTON__The Ada High School boys golf team won the five-team Hardin County Invitational tournament by the narrowest of margins at the Kenton Memorial Park Golf Course on Saturday, August 29.
The Bulldogs edged host Kenton by one stroke (174-175) to capture the event title. Riverdale finished third (181), followed by Ridgemont (198), Hardin Northern (216). USV did not field a team.
The Bulldogs improved to 36-3 after winning the tourney.
Ada senior Brody Rister shared tournament medalist honors with Kenton’s Oliver Sneary. Each shot a nine-hole score of 40.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Rotary Club enjoyed a presentation by Gene Stechschulte, Head Baseball Coach at Ohio Northern University. Stechschulte gave an update on ONU baseball field construction, discussed his team and answered questions from club members.
Fun fact: Gene pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2000–2002 and prior to that, played in the Cardinals' minor league system.
The next Rotary meeting is Tuesday, September 8 at noon.
