Sports

By Cort Reynolds

FINDLAY__The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team lost 5-1 at Liberty-Benton in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association match on Wednesday, September 17.

Ada fell to 9-2-2 overall and 0-2-1 in the rugged NCOSA after the defeat.

Defending North Central Ohio Soccer Association co-champion Liberty-Benton improved to 6-4-2 overall and 2-0 in the league standings with the victory.

Eagles Kylie Modd and Piper Ogden each scored two goals to pace the victors. Ally Ferris added the other L-B goal.

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada High School boys soccer team will take on Kenton in "309 Cup" competition at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday, September 21.

The soccer stadium is home to the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. Admission is free.

Ada Schools have provided the following information regarding attendance, parking and security.

  • There is garage parking closer to the stadium entrance (paid, red on map) and free parking in the lot behind (gold star on map)
  • Gates open at 6, please enter at West lobby (green X on map), match at 6:30 p.m.
  • Admission is free, seating will be in sections 116-118
  • Guests will go through security, see https://lowerfieldcbus.com/a-z-guide/ for more info on stadium guidelines
  • Concessions will not be open, so you may bring small snacks and sealed plastic bottles.

Seniors play final home match on Sept. 22

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Ada High School boys golf team swept a Blanchard Valley Conference tri-match over Pandora-Gilboa and Arlington at the Bluffton Golf Club on Monday, September 15.

The Bulldogs totaled 192 strokes, followed by the Red Devils (198) and Rockets (211), to win the event.

“Ada’s 192 total was our season-best, even playing one player short,” said Bulldog head coach Tod Schmidt. “Hopefully, we continue to play better and finish the season strong.

“We are making progress,” he added. 

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __The Ada High School volleyball team lost in straight sets to visiting Elmwood in a Blanchard Valley Conference match on Monday, September 15.

The Bulldog girls dropped to 10-2 overall and 2-2 in the BVC after suffering just their second defeat.

The Royals improved to 5-4 overall and 3-1 in BVC play with the 25-19, 25-18, 27-25 road win.

Junior setter Jaylin St. Laurent passed out 10 assists, made eight digs and served up three aces. 

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team rallied late to tie visiting Columbus Grove 1-1 in their annual Bulldog battle on Saturday morning, September 13 at War Memorial Stadium.

Ada is now 9-1-2 after recording their second straight 1-1 tie at home.

Defending Northwest Conference champion CG ran its record to 5-1-2 with the result.

“Emily Gibson had a rock star performance in goal, making some great saves,” said Ada head coach Doug Dewese. “She was very busy as it was the first time we were out-shot by another team.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team convincingly defeated visiting Old Fort 5-0 in a non-league match at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 13.

Ada junior Andrew Allen tallied four goals for the second consecutive match to pace the victorious offense.

The win boosted the Bulldog season record to 6-2-1.  

The Stockaders fell to 2-5-1 after the shutout defeat.

“We controlled the midfield from the start, which allowed us to dictate the game and create plenty of opportunities,” said second-year Ada head coach Aaron Acheson. 

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