BLUFFTON – The Ada High School varsity boys golf team lost a dual match to non-league foe Fort Jennings Tuesday, August 6, at the Bluffton Golf Course.
The Musketeers defeated the Bulldogs, 186-211.
The Bulldogs were paced by senior Ethan Lawrence, who shot a nine-hole score of 46 to end up third individually in the match.
Sophomore Brody Rister carded a score of 49 to come in fifth overall among the 11 golfers. Junior Sam Crawford posted a 55.
Bluffton High School to host 1:00 p.m. Watch Party
By Paula Pyzik Scott
UPDATE: Watch party will be held in the Bluffton HS Gym starting at 1:00 p.m. The semi-final is scheduled to take place at 1:35 p.m.
Blufftonite Trevor Bassitt advances to the August 7 semi-finals in the men's 400m hurdles at the 2024 Paris Olympics following a successful run in the first heat of the August 6 Repechage Rounds.
FINDLAY __ The Ada High School varsity boys golf team teed off its 2024 campaign with the first of three Blanchard Valley Conference championship league meets this season on Monday, August 5 at the Findlay Country Club.
It was the first-ever athletic event for the Bulldogs as a full-fledged member of the BVC. The second league event will be in mid-season, followed by the third tournament at the end of the year.
“It was a great experience to begin the season and introduce us to the BVC,” said Ada head coach Kurt Klingler. “It was a hot day, but we were competitive and had a good day.”
In the wee hours of the morning on August 5, Bluffton native Trevor Bassitt competed in his first Olympic games and the first Olympic games for any Bluffton athlete. He placed fifth in Heat 2 of the men’s 400m hurdles at the Stade de France.
When Trevor Bassitt crossed the finish line at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon and became Bluffton’s first ever Olympian, people all over town celebrated. Congratulations poured in and excited comments abounded on social media–but for the Bassitt family it all hit a little deeper.
Trevor Bassitt, professional track athlete and Bluffton High School alumnus, is representing the United States in the 400m men's hurdles in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, the 32-sport event runs from July 26 to August 11.
