By Cort Reynolds

Looking for their first win, the Ada High School golf team came close but dropped a dual match vs. Hardin County rival Ridgemont at Memorial Golf Course in Kenton Wednesday evening, Agust 17.

The Gophers defeated the Bulldogs by 14 strokes, 220-234.

Senior Geddes Klingler topped Ada with a round of 50 to finish second overall in the match. 

Bulldog junior Jack Baumgartner recorded a score of 56. Senior Dale Hoyt carded a season-low 58. Freshman Jayden Shaffer shot 70, while classmate Sam Crawford added a round of 71.

Ridgemont's Hayden Oats was match medalist with a 47.

Ada (0-10) faces league foes Lincolnview and Spencerville at the Tamarac Golf Course Monday, August 22.