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Bulldog football wins wild shootout over Elmwood

Sports

/ Oct 03, 2026

High-scoring game includes 10 ties

By Cort Reynolds

BLOOMDALE__The visiting Ada High School football team beat Elmwood 64-53 in a seesaw Blanchard Valley Conference shootout on Friday, Oct. 2.

Ada led 42-41 after the third period, then pulled away late with a 22-12 finishing kick to win by 11.

Bulldog senior quarterback Blake Zoladz threw three touchdown passes and ran for three more TDs. He accounted for 437 yards in total offense.

The Bulldogs improved to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in BVC play with the back-and-forth win that helped solidify their playoff chances with three games left in the regular season.

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Amidon to lead ONU indoor track and field

Ohio Northern University

/ Oct 03, 2026

FROM ONUSPORTS.COM__The Ohio Northern men's and women's track and field will kick off its indoor campaign on Friday, Dec. 4 at the Findlay Oiler Opener under first-year head coach Molly Amidon.

Following the holiday break, the Polar Bears host their first home event of the season, the 3rd Annual Rob and Patty Lydic Invitational, on Friday, Jan. 15, at the Sports Center.

The schedule features three home dates in Ada, providing fans multiple opportunities to support the Polar Bears:

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Bulldogs Rister, Shook compete at golf districts

Sports

/ Oct 02, 2026

Players wrap up historic 2026 Ada golf season

By Cort Reynolds

BOWLING GREEN __Two Ada High School boys competed in the Div. III Northwest district tournament at Stone Ridge Golf Club on Thursday, Oct. 1 in Bowling Green.

Bulldog senior Brody Rister finished in a four-way tie for 66thplace in the very tough field of 108 golfers after carding a 47-44=91 round.

Sophomore Arden Shook ended up in a three-way tie for 82nd after shooting a round of 46-49=95.