BLUFFTON__The visiting Ada High School tennis team lost a rain-shortened match to rival Bluffton 4-0 on Monday, April 27.
The short-handed Bulldog team, missing three of its top players, fell to 0-6 after the loss.
The Pirates improved to 7-2-1 with the win.
“We got there a little early to avoid the rain but it was still slippery,” said first-year Ada head coach Shelleigh Alexander. “The courts were a little testy.”
“We felt a little rushed, but we got some sets in,” she added.
Bluffton senior Grady Coonfare defeated Bulldog junior Brandon Prater 6-0, 6-0 at first singles.
ADA __Rainy weather caused the suspension of the Riverdale at Ada baseball and softball games Monday evening, April 27.
The Bulldog softball team led the Falcons 5-0 in the bottom of the second inning when play was halted by thunder. After the required 30-minute delay, it began raining harder and play was officially called.
The Ada baseball team trailed Riverdale 3-0 in the second inning when play was stopped.
The league games will be made up and resumed from their stopping point at a future date, possibly Saturday. No makeup date has been set yet.
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The Ohio Northern University Tech Club had an amazing turnout at the April 23 Touch-a-Truck event. Some 385 people attended, and the weather could not have been better.
The organizers note, "We are very thankful for the support we received and the funds raised for St. Jude Children's Hospital through the event."
APRIL 23 ADA BULLDOGS FACEBOOK__Our talented Ada High School art students have been hard at work on a unique and creative project! In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, students designed and painted an Ohio Department of Transportation snowplow, bringing their vision to life with a bold “pop” art graffiti-style design.
APRIL 26 POST ON FACEBOOK__Harvest & Herb Festival – Vendor Sign-Up Now Open!
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the Harvest & Herb Festival! This beloved Ada tradition brings the community together for a day full of local shopping, great food, and fall fun.
If you’re a maker, grower, artisan, or food vendor, we’d love to have you join us!
