ONU weekend sports wrap up
Molinaro named All-American
NAPERVILLE, Ill.— Junior Matt Molinaro(Sterling Heights, Mich./DeLasalle) was named an All-American and National Runner Up in the 800-meter run as he competed on Day 2 of the NCAA Div. III National Championships at North Central (Ill.) College on Saturday afternoon.
Molinaro qualified for Saturday's finals with the fastest time heading into the second day.
The junior finished second and earned All-America honors in a personal best time of 1:51.53.
Softball wins 2
ADA -- The Ohio Northern softball team wrapped up its Spring Break trip with a pair of pitching duel victories on Saturday.
The Polar Bears (11-1 overall) began the day with a 4-2 victory in 8-innings over Catholic (D.C.), then edged Bethany (W.Va.) 1-0 to finish the afternoon.
Men's lacrosse beats Hanover
ADA — A balanced attack and a stingy defensive performance led the Ohio Northern men's lacrosse team to a 6-1 victory over Hanover (ind.) on a chilly Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium.
The Polar Bears improve to 2-3 on the season, while the Panterhs fall to 1-4.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — The Ohio Northern baseball team ended its annual Spring Break trip with a double header split against WPI in Winter Haven, Fla. on Saturday afternoon at Chain of Lakes Park.
The Polar Bears move to 6-4 overall, while the Engineers move to 6-4 overall
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Monday, July 13, 2026
- Youth swimming & stroke clinic with AHS Swim Team, July 23-26
- Ada Municipal Pool opens early for adults with children
- Letter: Hollar reflects on 4+ years spent as Ada chamber director
- 2026 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday is August 7-9
- Public meeting audio recorders wanted for Liberty, Orange and Richland townships
- August 5 National Night Out celebration at War Memorial Park
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026
- Ada swimmers 6th at WOAL meet after day 1
- Bluffton Icon headlines, July 10
- Obituary for Elizabeth “Liz” Topping
- Letter: Mourning the loss of the Sigma Phi Epsilon house
- What and where are LPR (Flock) cameras near Ada, Ohio?
- Register for VBS at Ada FUMC, July 13-17
- Find and update Civic Organization contact information
- Liberty Conservation Club hosts fish and chicken fry, July 11
- Registration is live for Sept. 5 Cursive Ohio Charity Ride