Story and photos by Cort Reynlds
ADA - The host Ada tennis team lost a 3-2 heartbreaker to Lima Central Catholic in the home opener on a cold and windy Wednesday evening during the first Bulldog varsity match on the new park courts.
The Thunderbirds improved to 3-0 with the hard-fought win, while Ada fell to 0-2 after the difficult loss.
Featuring an improved first serve and solid net play, Bulldog sophomore southpaw Dexter Woods III rolled to a 6-1, 6-1 victory at second singles.
Brendan Jameson picked up the other Ada win by forfeit at third singles.
Both Bulldog doubles tandems fell in straight sets.
Ada High School cheerleaders were recognized for their efforts during the winter cheering season.
Special awards went to: Tori Green and Ella Badertscher - 1st year letter winners, Madison Park - 2nd year letter winner, Molly Zimmerman - 2nd year letter winner and coaches award, Madison Deatherage - 3rd year letter winner, Barrette Jones - 4 year letter winner, Captain award and MVP award. (Ada Bulldogs Facebook photo)
By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The host Ada baseball team rallied for a late run and had the bases loaded with none out in the seventh, but ended up on the short end of a 3-2 score vs. Arcadia on a warm and wind-swept Tuesday evening in their home opener.
Ada dropped to 1-1 with the disappointing defeat, while Arcadia improved to 1-2 with the victory.
After two scoreless innings, the Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third frame.
Sophomore Jacob Sutherly doubled, stole third and continued to race home when the catcher's throw sailed into left field.
By Cort Reynlds
BELLEFONTAINE - The Ada tennis team lost a tough 4-1 battle at Bellefontaine Monday evening in its season-opener.
The Chieftains improved to 2-0 with the win, while Ada is 0-1.
Sophomore southpaw Dexter Woods III posted the lone Bulldog win in straight sets at second singles.
"I thought since it was the first time playing in a high school match for seven of our nine players that they did pretty well," said Ada head coach Dexter Woods.
By Cort Reynolds
DOLA - Ada senior Leona Dalton slammed two three-run homers and pitched the visiting Lady Bulldog softball team to a 15-5 win at county rival Hardin Northern Monday evening.
Ada improved to 1-0 this season with the season-opening win, while HN fell to 0-1 with the loss.
Dalton led a 15-hit Bulldog offensive attack with four hits and six runs batted in. She also struck out six Polar Bear girls over seven innings to earn the pitching victory.
Bulldog sophomore right-hander Roman Snyder earned his initial pitching victory, while senior Jacob Morgan finished in relief to receive his first save
By Cort Reynolds
DOLA - The visiting Ada baseball team rallied to edge county rival Hardin Northern 10-9 Monday evening to win their season opener.
Ada improved to 1-0 with the victory, while HN fell to 0-1 with the defeat.
Bulldog sophomore right-hander Roman Snyder earned his initial pitching victory, while senior Jacob Morgan finished in relief to receive his first save.
"Itís always nice to get the first win of a season," said Ada veteran head coach Jason Campbell. "The boys never gave up, chipped away at their lead, and played hard for seven innings.
