ARCADIA __The visiting Ada High School softball team defeated tough Blanchard Valley Conference co-leader Arcadia 3-0 in a makeup pitcher’s duel on Monday, May 11.
Bulldog freshman hurler Aubry Jordan struck out 14 Redskins to punctuate her shutout victory. She gave up just two hits and two walks over seven innings in a masterful complete-game win.
Jordan hurled an immaculate inning in the second, striking out all three Redskins on nine pitches.
Ada improved to 19-3 overall and 6-2 in the BVC with the big road victory. The Bulldogs are now 6-2 away and 13-1 at home.
LIMA BATH__The visiting Ada High School tennis team defeated Bath 3-2 in a makeup match on Monday evening, May 11.
The Bulldog netters improved to 3-7 after posting their third win in four matches. Bath fell to 0-11 after the loss.
“I feel like we are making progress, and I am lucky to be a part of it,” said first-year Ada head coach Shelleigh Alexander. “We have been learning what it takes to win and I hope we can use that momentum going into sectionals.”
Hard-serving Bulldog junior Brandon Prater rolled to a 6-0, 6-0 victory at second singles over Wildcat junior Braycon Jolliff.
ADA_The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will host the May Membership Breakfast on Wednesday, May 20th at 8:30 a.m. at Beatitudes, 210 N. Main.
Enjoy a hot, homemade breakfast while connecting with fellow members and community leaders.
The featured speaker will be Greg Grimslid, former Hardin County Judge and attorney at Grimslid and Hood. Grimslid will be speaking on the importance of having a trusted business and personal attorney, and why strong legal guidance matters for both individuals and businesses.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada High School Foundation would like to recognize Motherson Atsumitec USA, formerly Ada Technologies Inc., for their support of its foundation. For 10+ years the manufacturer has sponsored a scholarship for a graduating senior pursuing a career in engineering.
This year’s scholarship donation will total $800. The foundation would like to thank this company for helping graduating seniors pursue their dreams.
If anyone in the community would be interested in starting a scholarship to help support graduating seniors, please contact one of our board members: Linda Fleming, Jake Zimmerman, Amanda Riess, Todd Madison and Ted Griffith.
