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University of Findlay will join Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

The University of Findlay announced today that it will join the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) effective July 1, 2017. Findlay has been a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Association (GLIAC).

“We closely weighed the opportunities and challenges regarding the transition to G-MAC,” explained Katherine Fell, Ph.D., University of Findlay president. “Ultimately, this move will help us enhance our collective student experience, and align our institution with other institutions who have similar missions, enrollments and athletic offerings.”

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Inaugural "Vault" on The Tundra Aug. 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 18, 2015

Ohio Northern University will host its inaugural Vault on The Tundra on Saturday, Aug. 8, according to Steve Johnson, Ohio Northern University assistant coach track & field.

"This is a pole vault competition for high school and collegiate/open vaulters from all over the midwest," he said.

Watch the Icon for more information coming.

 

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Ada's volleyball varsity - a few seasons away

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 16, 2015

The Ada girls’ Volleyball program held a camp for girls in grades fourth through sixth from June 8-11. 

The camp was conducted by elementary coaches Lori Poling and Jen Sumner. The girls learned the basics of passing, setting, hitting and serving as well as basic rotation and positioning on the volleyball court.

Attending the camp were (front row, from left) Courtney Sumner, Hailey Robirds, Selena Jordan, Autumn Andreason, Molly Zimmerman, Lauren Mullins, Katie Sizemore.

Back, from left,  are Kirsten Poling, Alaina Robirds, Timber Blankenship, Brianna Lambert, Amelia Alexander, Jaylen Sautter, Ireland Marshall, Raeya Finn.

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Meet the Ada High School NWC Scholar Athletes

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 15, 2015

Several Ada High School athletes were named  Northwest Conference Scholar Athletes for spring sports.

The criteria for this award are as follows:

1.  Must be a letter winner in the sport.
2.  Gold Level -- GPA of 3.5 - 4.0 during the season of the sport.
3.  Silver Level -- GPA of 3.0 - 3.49 during the season of the sport.

GIRLS TRACK      
       
(Gold)  Gabby Linnon, Terra Hunter, Alexandra Boyadzhiev, Katey Stuart, Libbie Milks,
Grace Nelson, Nicki Lehsten, Caitlyn Stover, Melina Woods.   (Silver)  Alyssa Vore, Rachel Wildman

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Ada HS football competes in Divison VII this season

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 11, 2015

The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the football divisions, playoff regions, statewide composite schedules and additional information for the 714 schools that will compete this fall around Ohio.

Here's the Division listing of Northwest Conference and area schools:
Division V
108 schools with male enrollment of 150-200
Paulding
Liberty Benton

Division VI
107 schools with male enrollment of 107-149
Delphos Jefferson
Allen East
Lima Central Catholic
Bluffton
Spencerville
Columbus Grove

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Here's how the NWC Don Bachman Award finished for 2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 4, 2015

Columbus Grove won the Northwest Conference 2014-15 “Don Bachman Award of Excellence” for the second time with a strong finish in the spring sports season. 

This award recognizes the school in the conference that exhibits the highest level of consistent excellence in conference-sponsored sports and scholastic bowl competition.

The Bulldogs compiled a total of 77 points to defeat Bluffton (73.5) in a close race with Crestview finished third at 70 points.  Points are awarded and accumulated each year based on conference standings in all sports and the NWC scholastic bowl competition.

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