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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys soccer team defeated visiting backyard rival Allen East 5-1 in the Northwest Conference opener on a muggy and eventually rainy Monday evening, August 29, at War Memorial Park Stadium.

The Bulldogs improved to 4-0-1 overall and 1-0 in the NWC with the win. The contest was called with 5:20 remaining to play due to the bad weather conditions.

AE fell to 0-1 overall and 0-1 in the NWC with the defeat.

Ada jumped to a 2-0 early in the first half and never trailed.

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By Wes Mayberry

2022 ONU women's golf fall schedule

After nearly winning a second straight Ohio Athletic Conference championship last season, the Ohio Northern women's golf team returns a bevy of talent as they try to reclaim that crown in 2022-23 under 10th-year head coach Chad Bucci.

"We finished last year on a disappointing note, but I couldn't have been any prouder with the season we had overall," Bucci said. "I believe that with the experience gained by the underclassmen last year, we're going to be even better than what we were last season."

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By Cort Reynolds; additional photos below

The Ada High School football team, playing at home at War Memorial Park Stadium, made strides and competed well but lost 38-20 to Arlington in a non-league football contest on a pleasant Friday night, August 26.

"We are going in the right direction," said Bulldog second-year head coach Toby Smith. "The issue is we have to stop stubbing our toes on things we can control.

"But we scored 20 points against a good team who is going to win seven games," he offered.

"We had moments where we found our way. Yet until we recognize we are beating our selves, we will not beat anyone," he added. 

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys soccer team defeated visiting team Old Fort 3-2 Thursday night, August 25, at War Memorial Park Stadium.

Ada ran out to a 3-0 halftime lead and held off a second half charge by OF to preserve the victory.

"That was one of the best Old Fort teams we have played," said Ada head Jason Okuly. "It was a very physical game."

Senior Carter Conley scored two goals for Ada. Sophomore teammate Logan Jolliff added the other goal, and he also also dished out one assist.

Nathan Williams passed out one assist. Colton Long made eight stops in goal.

The Bulldogs improved to 3-0-1 with the win.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School volleyball team lost in straight sets at MAC power Coldwater Thursday evening, August 25.

The Lady Bulldogs lost 25-8, 25-7, 25-10 to even their record at 2-2 this season.

Junior hitter Daicy Robinson led Ada with four kills.

Junior setter Autumn Andreasen dished out seven assists. Senior libero Courtney Sumner came up with seven digs and hit two kills.

Sophomore Tessa Griffith contributed two kills. Junior Josie Phillips added five digs.

There was no junior varsity match.

Ada hosts Perry Tuesday, August 30.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School football team (0-1) plays its second straight home game against a difficult foe when non-league Arlington comes to War Memorial Park Stadium Friday. 

The Red Devils (1-0) defeated Paulding 21-12 in their opener last Friday.

"Arlington is a solid team," said Ada head coach Toby Smith. "We have an extremely tough challenge ahead of us. We are going to try and be competitive."

He said Arlington can run and throw the ball effectively. "They run a split backfield, and some shotgun," he said. "Their quarterback (senior returnee Jared Griggs) runs hard and is solid.

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