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Home and inaugural BVC opener vs. Liberty-Benton on April 2

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School baseball team returns nine lettermen and several starters this spring under third-year head coach Toby Smith.

The Bulldogs gained valuable experience playing many youngsters last spring during a 2-16 campaign where they went 0-8 in their final season as a member of the Northwest Conference.

“We got better as the season went along,” said coach Smith. “We played well in a 3-1 tournament loss to Pandora-Gilboa. We have the same group back and they are progressing well. There is a lot of growth to be made.”

Pictured above, L-R, the varsity Ada baseball team, from left: Connor McKean, Kaine Fisher, Ethan Lawrence, Levi Green, Blake Zoladz. Row 2: Thaddeus Smith, Colt Archer, Wes Mowery, Brody Rister, Xavier Smith, Andrew Allen. Row 3: head coach Toby Smith, Mason Wibley, Grady Curtis, assistant coaches Ezra Dietering and Sean Anderson. Absent: Tyler Stauffer.

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Manheim, PA - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced the 2024 NCAA Division III Team Scholar All-America Awards. Ohio Northern University claimed the top spot with an impressive team GPA of 3.899, showcasing the program's commitment to academic and athletic excellence.

The top five programs in this year's rankings are:

Ohio Northern University – 3.899

Heidelberg University – 3.82

Augsburg University – 3.81

Washington and Lee University – 3.747

St. John Fisher University – 3.73

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Home meet on March 31 vs. USV and Indian Lake

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School track and field teams feature 22 letter winners and many promising newcomers on a 51-person roster for spring 2025 under veteran head coach Tyler Craig.

Pictured above) Spring 2025 Ada varsity track and field team, L-R, front: Anna Conley, Kennedy Jones, Logan Jolliff, Brody Erickson, Trevor McGue, Lexi Poling, Jordyn Smith. Row 2: Charliegh Entinghe, Grace Lawrence, Carson Conley, Gavin Oldfield, Wyatt Fisher, Kayleb Hickman, Laenen Ulrey, Harlyn Lowry. Row 3: Layla Fisher, Taylor Price, Kenley Poling, Gaidge Snyder, Kaden Clum, Brady Diehl, Lydia Demascio, Madi Rowland, Lynkin McDougle. Row 4: Maverick Shaw, Austin Martin, Grady Morgan, Bradyn Bowen, Aidin Brown, Vincent Miserendino, Avery Conner, Wyatt Shaw. Row 5: Aliyah Kober, Mady Freewalt, Braden Smith, Rhett Ulrey, Nathan Jochims, Rose Baxter, Markaylah Johnson. Row 6: Luke Griffin, Elijah Craig, Will Mosler, Lucas Henson, Layne Simon,Brier Hannah, Slade Gossman, Maeby Alger. Back row: asst. coach Terry Craig, head Coach Tyler Craig, Avery
Acheson, Riley State field, Kyla Coleman, asst. Colton Montgomery, asst.
Greg Grimslid. Absent: asst. Steve Johnson.

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From www.ONUSports.com. The following results are from March 12-18 of the Ohio Northern University 2025 athletics season:

Baseball picks up two victories over Suffolk (Mass.) 5-1 and a 5-4 extra inning win in a double header sweep

Baseball splits a pair with Loras (Iowa) losing 8-5 in Game 1, but grabs a 2-1 victory in Game 2

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Season opener is March 28 at home

By Cort Reynolds

For spring 2025, the Ada High School boys tennis team has 13 players on its roster led by one senior ace and coached by new mentor Carter Bivens.

Seven lettermen and five seniors are back from last season.

Pictured above) The Ada varsity tennis team, L-R, front row: Rey Hurley, Nathan
Williams, Tori Rausch, Luke Archer, Mohamad Khalil. Row 2: Steven Fisher, Peyton Karsten, Gio Hurley, Lawson Klingler. Back: Cayden Wise, Justin Bowden, Sam Crawford, Brandon Prater, head coach Carter Bivens.

Senior Nathan Williams easily tops the returnees. The quick southpaw has a good serve, fine speed and quickness, and a strong forehand. He was the top Bulldog player last spring and was one of the top two Ada netters as a sophomore.

Sophomore returnee Brandon Prater is expected to hold down the second singles spot.

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By Cort Reynolds

The talented and deep Ada High School softball team will shoot for a league title as first-year members of the Blanchard Valley Conference in 2025. 

The school’s second district title and beyond is also within the team’s grasp due to an experienced and skilled senior group, as well as some promising young players.

The Bulldogs finished second in the Northwest Conference each of the last two seasons, and would have been co-favorites for the elusive league crown with defending NWC champion Lincolnview this spring.

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