Sports

By Cort Reynolds

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Host Ada could not contain the big-play rushing attack of traditional local rival Bluffton, and lost a 34-14 Northwest Conference clash on a warm Friday night, September 17,  at War Memorial Stadium.

The Pirates tallied touchdowns on two 64-yard runs and a 39-yarder, and added a 74-yard non-scoring rush as well.

The Bulldogs fell to 1-4 and 0-2 in the NWC with the defeat. 

Bluffton improved to 4-1 and 1-1 in league play with the win.

"Give Bluffton credit, they played hard and are a good team," said first-year Ada head coach Toby Smith. "We made too many mistakes in the first half. 

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Bluffton Icon sports writer Cort Reynolds recounts and ranks his favorite Larry Bird quotes in "My favorite quotes about Larry Bird," an SB Nation-Boston Celtics blog. 

The articles was named "Best of SB Nation" for Sept. 14.

By Cort Reynolds

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The host Ada boys soccer team tied 2-2 with Van Wert in a non-league match Thursday night, September 16, at War Memorial Stadium.

The Bulldog record is now 2-3-3 after the draw. Meanwhile, VW ran its record to 0-6-1 with the tie. 

Ada (0-0-1 NWC) visits league foe Lincolnview (2-6, 1-1 NWC) Monday, Sept. 20.

 

By Cort Reynolds

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Visiting Ada lost in straight sets to Columbus Grove in Northwest Conference volleyball action Thursday evening, September 17.

The Ada girls dropped to 1-9 overall and 0-2 in the NWC with the 25-19, 25-17, 25-16 defeat.

The Grove Bulldogs improved to 3-5 and 1-1 in league play with the win. 

Purple and gold junior Courtney Sumner mustered 12 digs, hit for six kills and dealt two aces to lead Ada.

Sophomore setter Autumn Andreasen passed out 17 assists and hustled up 11 digs. Sophomore Daicy Robinson hit four kills, served two aces and made one block.

Senior Lexi White mustered 10 digs. Freshman Lily Baumgartner drilled three kills.

By Cort Reynolds

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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

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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. 

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