ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team made a tie-breaking goal in the 72nd minute to hold off visiting Kalida 2-1 in a chippy sectional final at War Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, October 14.
Ada junior Kenley Poling converted the clutch winning goal from in front of the net, off a right side feed by Rose Baxter. When the Kalida keeper mishandled the pass, Poling pounced on the loose ball and hit the back of the net with 8:36 remaining, breaking a 1-1 tie.
The Bulldog girls improved to 12-4-2 with the hard-fought win. Upset-minded Kalida ended its season 5-11-1 after the loss.
ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team lost 4-0 to visiting power Miller City in a non-league match to conclude the regular season on Saturday, October 11, at War Memorial Park.
The Bulldog girls end their very successful regular campaign with a record of 11-4-2 after the home defeat.
Putnam County League co-leader Miller City improved to 12-3-2 with the victory.
VAN BUREN __The visiting Ada High School football team fell behind early and lost to Van Buren 42-3 in a Blanchard Valley Conference game on Friday, October 10.
The Black Knights scored touchdowns on three of their first four possessions to build a 21-3 halftime lead. They outscored the Bulldogs 21-0 after intermission by scoring TDs on their final three drives.
Ada dropped to 5-3 overall and 3-3 in the BVC after the defeat. The Bulldogs tumbled three spots to sixth place in the league after Arlington beat McComb 21-14 in overtime Friday.
KENTON__Despite a 12-day layoff, the Ada High School girls soccer team defeated Hardin County rival Kenton 2-0 in a non-league match on Thursday, October 9 to make program history.
The historic win in the female version of the “309 Cup” game gave the Ada girls' program a single-season record 11 wins, breaking the mark set last year.
The Bulldog girls improved to 11-3-2 after the shutout win. Kenton dropped to 2-14-1 with the defeat.
Ada sophomore Avary Acheson scored both goals. Senior Kenley Poling and sophomore Ashley Williams each passed out one assist.
