ADA __With all four goals made in the second half, the Ada High School boys soccer team lost 3-1 to tough visiting Fort Jennings in a non-league match on Monday night, Sept. 14.
After a scoreless first half, Ada scored shortly after intermission to take the lead. But FJ responded with two quick goals, then netted another late score to secure the win.
The Bulldogs fell to 4-4 overall with the home defeat. FJ improved to 6-2-1 after the win.
“Overall, there were some good moments in the game,” said Ada head coach Aaron Acheson. “Fort Jennings is having a good season. It was a very competitive first half.
ADA__The Ada High School volleyball team handily swept a triangular match over visiting Cory-Rawson and Delphos Jefferson on Saturday, September 12.
The Bulldog girls improved to a sparkling 9-1 after the decisive wins. C-R fell to 0-7 after the losses, while DJ is 4-4.
Ada beat Jefferson 25-18, 25-16.
Bulldog senior Jaylin St. Laurent passed out nine assists, served an ace and made three digs.
Sophomore Tea Griffith handed out seven assists, hit three kills and dealt two aces. She also came up with four digs and had a solo block with one block assist.
ADA__In a battle of unbeatens, the Ada High School football team lost to visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Van Buren 28-14 on a warm Friday, Sept. 11 at War Memorial Stadium.
Ada Schools also recognized the day as the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and Military Appreciation Night.
The Black Knights led 21-7 at halftime after tallying a key touchdown in the final seconds of the second quarter. The Bulldogs inched within 21-14 in the third period, but could get no closer.
VAN BUREN__The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team lost 4-0 at Van Buren in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association match on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Ada fell to 4-3 overall and 0-2 in NCOSA play after the road defeat.
Perennial power Van Buren improved to 5-1-1 overall and 1-0-1 in NCOSA play with the clean sheet win.
“Van Buren is a good team,” said Bulldog head coach Aaron Acheson. “They have beaten Liberty-Benton and Bluffton. Their only loss was to Ottawa Hills, and they also tied Upper Sandusky, who is undefeated so far this season.
