By Dusty Donley
The Ada Bulldogs rolled into Stadium Park Friday night and laid claim to a share of the Northwest Conference title by defeating the previously unbeaten Delphos Jefferson Wildcats 25-20. The 'Dogs took the lead with only 45 ticks left on the clock, then survived a furious Wildcat rally to preserve the win. The victory lifts Ada's record to 7-2 overall and 6-1 in the Northwest Conference.
Ada Bulldogs face a stiff challenge on the road Friday night when they take on league foe Delphos Jefferson (8-0, 5-0). The Wildcats are currently ranked 6th in the latest Division VI AP poll. The Bulldogs still have playoff aspirations, but they'll need to win at least one of the next two in order to ensure they don't miss the post season for the first time since 2005. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
Senior Ryan Malone returned a punt for a touchdown and caught a TD pass to lead Ohio Northern to a 45-0 Homecoming football victory over Marietta Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium.
The Polar Bears improve to 3-3 overall and are 2-3 in Ohio Athletic Conference play, while the Pioneers fall to 0-6, 0-5.
Malone returned a punt 72 yards for a TD and caught a 44-yard touchdown pass and finished the day with 140 yards of total offense.