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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada golf team defeated Lima Senior convincingly in a dual match Thursday evening, September 16, at Tamarac Golf Course.

The Bulldogs easily defeated the Spartans, 209-258.

Senior southpaw Dexter Woods led Ada with a round of 49. Junior Geddes Klingler shot 51, while sophomore Jack Baumgartner contributed a score of 54. 

Senior Drew Rush carded a 55 to round out the Bulldog scorers.

Freshman Wyatt Ferguson registered a season-low score of 60. Senior Karon Wilkerson added a round of 64.

Ada improved to 9-18 with the victory.

By Cort Reynolds

Visiting Ada was swept by two-time defending league champion Lincolnview in the Northwest Conference volleyball opener Tuesday evening, September 14.

The Lady Bulldogs dropped to 1-8 overall and 0-1 in the NWC with defeat.

The Lady Lancers improved to 7-1 and 1-0 in league play with the 25-8, 25-7, 25-6 win. 

It was Lincolnview's 17th consecutive victory in conference play. The Lancer spikers have posted an 8-0 record in NWC play over each of the past two seasons.

Bulldog junior Courtney Sumner came up with four digs, two kills and one block to pace Ada.

Sophomore setter Autumn Andreasen passed out four assists and came up with five digs. 

A temporary road closure of Main Street on Saturday, September 18, 2021 will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for Ada’s 35th Annual Harvest & Herb Festival.

The Village has received approval from the Ohio Department of Transportation to close Main St. for the date and time above. 

  • Southbound traffic will be re-routed to Gilbert Street.
  • Northbound traffic will be re-routed to Johnson Street.

In addition, the Depot parking lot will be closed for parking on this date from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. as well.

For more information, call the Village of Ada at 419-634-4045.

Raffle baskets at the Ada Athletic Boosters cornhole tournament on Saturday, September 18 include these Bulldog Wilson Sporting Goods basketballs. To view additional baskets, visit facebook.com/bulldogathleticboosters

The following 2021 hydrant flushing notice has been issued by the Village of Ada:

As part of our annual water maintenance program, Public Works employees will be flushing fire hydrants the week of September 20th (weather permitting) throughout the Village, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am-4:30pm. 

Because water mains are typically looped together, you may notice that your service pressure is affected, even if hydrants are being flushed several blocks away. 

By Cort Reynolds

Visiting Ada fell 6-2 to Crestview in girls Northwest Conference soccer action Tuesday evening, September 14.

The Lady Bulldog record dropped to 2-5-1 overall and 0-1-1 in NWC play after their third straight loss.

The Knight girls improved to 4-2 and 1-1 in NWC action with the victory.

"It isn't the result that we wanted tonight, but the mistakes we made can be fixed," said Ada head coach A.J. Wahlie. 

Ada's Olivia Burkhart netted the first goal to give the Bulldogs an early 1-0 lead. 

But Crestview then reeled off the next five scores in succession to put the game out of reach.

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