Stingy defense and a monster game from Ada Senior Blake Ansley propelled the underdog Bulldogs to a 19-7 upset home victory over state ranked Columbus Grove on Friday.
Ansley hauled in eight grabs for 209 yards, scoring on plays of 50 and 80 yards, helping Ada to improve their record to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the Northwest Conference.
Neither team found the end zone until late in the second quarter as multiple turnovers plagued both offenses early in the game.
Earlier this month former outstanding Ada High School athlete Christopher Beaschler (45) led the defense for the University of Dayton. The Flyers defeated Robert Morris 27-24 and Carl Wilkerson took some photos for the Icon.
The Dayton senior linebacker had 18 tackles including nine solos, two quarterback sacks for losses of nine yards and a deflected pass.
Beaschler is an athletic and academic all-league player and was named one of the team's captains this spring. He is the son of Ron and Christy Beaschler of Ada.
The typically high-powered Ada offense couldn't find its groove against a stifling Spencerville defense as the Bulldogs dropped their Northwest Conference opener to the Bearcats, 35-7.
Four interceptions and an injury to starting quarterback Seth Conley contributed to the road loss. Ada now finds itself 2-2 on the season and 0-1 in the NWC.
A Zach Goecke 51-yard touchdown run and a Wyatt Krouskop pick six got things rolling for the Bearcats early, as they would take a 13-0 first quarter lead.
The Ada High School girls' yennis team will dedicate their match against Lima Central Catholic to "Serve for the Cure" for the benefit of Amelia Griffin, according to Scott Wills, coach.
The match against Lima Central Catholic will start at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
There will be a bake sale in conjunction with the home tennis match along with serving contests for kids and adults with all proceeds to support Amelia.
Free pizza is being donated by Padrone's Pizza for attendees. General donations are encouraged and accepted as well.
