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By Cort Reynolds

KENTON - The Ada cross country teams competed at the Kenton Invitational Thursday evening at the county fairgrounds in Kenton.

 

"After a full day of rain, the Bulldogs ran very well given the wet and muddy conditions of the Hardin County Fairgrounds," said Ada head coach Josh Klein. "Michael Crouse and Abbie James both set personal records for the season.

 

"We knew going into the race that most of our times would not be as fast as Kalida, given the slippery finish along the track in front of the grandstands.

 

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Bulldog boys blank Panthers

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Ada boys soccer team shut out visiting Paulding 6-0 Saturday
afternoon in a Northwest Conference match.

Ada improved to 10-4 overall and 4-1 in the NWC with their third straight
victory. The Panthers dropped to 0-10 overall and 0-3 in the NWC with the
defeat.

Logan Williams netted three goals and passed out one assist to pace the
Bulldog attack. Miguel Jordan, Brendan Sheridan and Brayan Casiano each
added one goal.

Nate Allen dished out a pair of assists. Senior keeper Ace Gamble made two
saves in goal as Ada out-shot the Panthers, 16-3.

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Men's soccer: Capital 2, ONU 1

The Ohio Northern men's soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision to OAC-foe Capital on a rainy Saturday evening at Kerscher Stadium.

The Polar Bears fall to 8-4-1 overall and 1-2-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Crusaders improve to 8-4-0, 2-1-0.

Northern returns to action on Wednesday evening as it welcomes Heidelberg at home for a 7 pm kickoff.

 

Women's soccer wins 8th straight

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By Cort Reynolds

RAWSON - The visiting Ada boys soccer team defeated Cory-Rawson 2-1 in a non-conference match Thursday evening.

 

The Bulldog record improved to 9-4 with their second straight win.

 

Chris Reyes and Noah Pinkney scored the Ada goals. Nathan Allen dished out an assist and Ace Gamble made three saves in goal.

 

Ada (2-2 home) hosts Paulding Saturday at noon in a league battle.

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By Cort Reynolds

MIDDLE POINT - The visiting Ada volleyball team won a four-set battle at Lincolnview Thursday night to secure at least a tie for their third straight Northwest Conference title.

 

The Lady Bulldogs won 25-16, 25-17, 21-25, 25-17 to improve to 13-7 overall and stay atop the NWC at 7-0 with one match to go. The Lancers drop to 10-10 and 3-4 in the NWC with the loss.

 

The Lady Bulldogs have won 15 consecutive league matches over the past two seasons.

 

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The  2016-17 Ohio Northern men's soccer team was dubbed a United Soccer Coaches Team Academic winner after showing success both on the field and in the classroom during the 2016-17 season.

A total of 816 soccer teams (283 men, 533 women) posted a team grade point average of 3.0 or higher, thereby earning the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2016-17 academic year.

The Polar Bears posted a cumulative team grade point average of 3.40 last season, allowing them to earn the honor for the 10th consecutive season.

Northern returns to action on Saturday evening as it hosts Capital at Kerscher Stadium for Parents Night at 7 pm.

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