SPENCERVILLE__The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team played to a scoreless tie with improved Spencerville in a non-league matchup on Thursday, August 20.
The Bulldog girls ran their record to 2-0-1 with the tie. The Bearcats are 1-0-1 after the result.
“We just couldn’t find the back of the net,” said Ada head coach Doug Dewese. “We had multiple promising opportunities but no luck. We had a very slow start also.”
The Bulldog girls out-shot the Bearcats, 25-6.
Emily Gibson made six saves in goal for Ada.
The Bulldog girls are back in action on Monday, August 24 at home vs. Crestview (0-0).
LIMA__The visiting Ada High School golf team defeated Lima Senior decisively in a dual match at Tamarac Golf Club on Thursday, August 20.
The streaking Bulldogs won by 29 strokes, 193-222. Ada improved to 27-3 after the victory.
Ada senior ace Brody Rister again earned match medalist honors by firing a nine-hole round of 42.
First-year Bulldog golfer Case Vieira tied for second, shooting a 48 at the challenging, tight course.
“We played a different starting lineup today, which included junior D.J. Howell making his first-ever varsity start,” said second-year Ada head coach Tod Schmidt.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Village of Ada encourages drivers to exercise caution on Turner Avenue where it intersects with West Street. The intersection has been upgraded to a three-way stop in an effort to improve safety ahead of the new school year.
Please slow down, stay alert, and be mindful of increased traffic and pedestrian activity as students return to school.
WEATHER & TRAVEL ADVISORY: HARDIN COUNTY & CENTRAL OHIO
HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF ALERT__The persistent heavy rainfall and saturated soil conditions across Hardin County and the broader central Ohio region continue to create severe, localized travel hazards. With local waterways swollen, drainage systems fully-taxed, and standing water lingering on secondary routes, motorists are strongly advised to remain vigilant.
The Village of Ada Council met in regular session on August 18. The meeting was conducted by Mayor Dave Retter with all council members present. The meeting packet is here. Two executive sessions were held to discuss employment and economic development. No action followed the executive session on economic development.
ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team scored late to defeat visiting Bath 2-1 in a tense non-league battle on Wednesday, August 19 at War Memorial Stadium.
The Bulldog boys improved to 2-0 with the tight win.
“Getting this win is especially meaningful for our seniors,” said third-year Ada head coach Aaron Acheson. “This is the first time this group has beaten Bath, so I am really happy for them.”
Bath junior Levi Grime scored at the 32-minute mark to put the Wildcats ahead, 1-0.
Senior Andrew Allen netted the first Ada goal at the 27:57 juncture on an assist from classmate Chase Jarrett to tie it up, 1-1.
