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By Cort Reynolds

The host Ada volleyball team lost a straight-sets match to undefeated Coldwater on a steamy Thursday evening.

After a competitive start, the Lady Bulldogs fell 25-17, 25-10, 25-7.    

Ada dropped to 1-3 overall and 1-2 at home with the defeat. Meanwhile, Coldwater improved to 5-0 after the sweep.

"The stats don't show it but we played well," said Ada head coach Kyleigh Tabor. "Coldwater is a really strong team. They are great defensively, and it is very hard to get a kill against them or to put the ball away."

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada golf squad defeated Riverdale in a close dual match Wednesday at the Bluffton Golf Course.

The Bulldogs nipped the Falcons, 213-217.

The Ada linksters improved to 4-10 with the win.     

Ada senior Andrew Rush was match medalist with a score of 51. Bulldog senior Dexter Woods was second at 52.

Junior Geddes Klingler carded a 54 to take third for Ada. Senior Kamron Wilkerson shot a 56 to round out the Bulldog scorers.

Sophomore Jack Baumgartner posted a 58, while freshman Wyatt Ferguson added a round of 77.

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By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada volleyball team dropped a close four-set non-league match at Hardin County rival Kenton Tuesday evening.

The Lady Bulldogs fell behind 0-2 but won an overtime third game to stave off defeat. But Ada was unable to take set four as they eventually lost the hard-fought match 25-19, 25-23, 27-29, 25-20.    

Ada fell to 1-2 with the defeat, while Kenton improved to 1-1 after their first win.

Bulldog sophomore setter Autumn Andreasen dished out 25 assists. Sophomore Daicy Robinson led Ada with nine kills.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada golf team participated in a four-team Northwest Conference match Tuesday at the Bluffton Golf Course.

Lincolnview finished first with 165 strokes, followed by Columbus Grove (168), Crestview (189) and Ada (204).

The Bulldog linksters dropped to 3-10 overall and 2-9 in NWC play with the result.     

Ada seniors Andrew Rush and Dexter Woods paced the Bulldogs with scores of 50 each. Junior Geddes Klingler, senior Kamron Wilkerson and sophomore Jack Baumgartner each shot a 52 to round out the Bulldog scorers.

Freshman Wyatt Ferguson added a round of 69.

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By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada boys soccer team earned its first win of 2021 with a 7-0 whitewash of New Knoxville Monday evening.

The Bulldogs improved to 1-0-1 with the victory, while NK fell to 0-1 after the defeat.

Freshmen Logan Jolliff and Nathan Williams each tallied two goals to pace the offense.

Juniors Carter Conley, Cody Loy and Brendan Jameson all netted one goal apiece.

Sophomore Colton Long made two saves in goal for Ada.  

The Bulldog boys travel to Old Fort Thursday, August 26 for a 5:30 p.m. contest.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada boys soccer team kicked off its season with a 1-1 tie at Tiffin Columbian Saturday.

Freshman Logan Jolliff netted the lone Bulldog goal. Sophomore Colton Long made four saves in his goalkeeping debut for Ada.  

"I think we dominated possession and had more shots on goal, but their keeper was quite good," said Ada head coach Jason Okuly. "We just couldn't find the back of the net."

The Bulldog boys travel to New Knoxville Monday, August 23 for a 5:30 p.m. match. The Bulldogs then visit Old Fort Thursday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m.

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