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October 2017

Dean Paul becomes ONU winningest football coach

Polar Bears win 7-6
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 22, 2017

Ohio Northern overcame five turnovers and a missed 22-yard field goal with 24 seconds left to defeat Muskingum 7-6 in an Ohio Athletic Conference football game at McConagha Stadium on Saturday.

The Polar Bears (5-2 overall, 4-2 Ohio Athletic Conference) were led by sophomore running back Christiaan Williams (Sidney/Anna), who ran 38 times for 168 yards and ONU's only touchdown.

Muskingum (2-5, 1-5/1-6, 0-6) got 172 yards passing and a touchdown by quarterback Brody Hahn.

ONU junior Will Freed (Carlsbad, Calif./San Marcos) completed 16-of-28 passes for 188 yards for ONU.

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Men's soccer wins 7-1

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, October 22, 2017

NEW CONCORD — Senior Cory Lains (Zionsville, Ind.) scored twice to lead the Ohio Northern men's soccer team to a 7-1 victory at Muskingum on Saturday afternoon at the North Turf Field.

The Polar Bears improve to 11-5-1 overall and are 4-3 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Muskies fall to 2-13-1, 0-7.

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Women's soccer wins 12th straight victory

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, October 22, 2017

The No. 15-ranked Ohio Northern women's soccer team clinched at least a share of the Ohio Athletic Conference Regular Season title and set a school record with its 12th straight victory on Saturday afternoon as it celebrated Senior Day and its annual Friends of Jaclyn contest with a 8-1 victory over Muskingum.

The Polar Bears improve to 14-1-1 overall and remain unbeaten in the Ohio Athletic Conference at 7-0-0, while the Muskies drop to 3-13-0, 0-7-0.

Northern clinched at least a share of the OAC crown and will be the No. 1 seed in the OAC Tournament, which will be Oct. 30-Nov. 5.

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ONU volleyball now 23-4 on the season

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, October 22, 2017

Senior Haley Potters (Wheelersburg/South Webster) set the tone offensively and defensively as the No. 21-ranked Ohio Northern volleyball team swept Muskingum on Saturday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 23-4 overall and 6-1 in the Ohio Athletic Conference to stay in the hunt for a conference title, while the Muskies fall to 17-5, 4-3.

Northern recognized seniors Megan Nieszala (Lambertville, Mich./St. Marys Catholic Central), Brenna Dee (McComb) and Potters prior to the contest for their contributions to the ONU volleyball program.

Potters led Northern offensively with a game-high 12 kills, while hitting a blistering .455.

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It's the oldest high school sports rivalry in NW Ohio

When Ada plays Bluffton in football you might call it The Icon Bowl
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 20, 2017

Photos by Monty Siekerman
Final score: Ada 42 - Bluffton 17. The game box score is attached.

You can't find an older high school football series in northwestern Ohio than when Ada and Bluffton meet on the field. The two teams have played each other annual since the early 1920s and perhaps earlier.

LOTS OF PHOTOS BELOW -

This year's winner was Ada, taking a 13-0 first quarter lead, and extending it to 35-10 after three periods. The win helps Ada's chances for a playoff berth.

Monty Siekerman was on the sidelines and shares several fan photos of the contest, held in Ada.

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Men's soccer wins

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, October 20, 2017

Senior J.J. Fortner (Maumee/Anthony Wayne) scored two first half goals to lead the Ohio Northern men's soccer team to a 2-0 shutout victory over Wilmington on Tuesdayevening at Kerscher Stadium.

The Polar Bears improve to 10-5-1 overall with the victory and move to 3-3-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Quakers fall to 7-7-2, 1-4-1.

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Volleyball ranked 21st in nation

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, October 20, 2017

he Ohio Northern volleyball team remained at No. 21 in the seventh weekly American Volleyball Coaches Association poll, released Tuesday afternoon.

The Polar Bears (21-4 overall, 4-1 Ohio Athletic Conference) received 349 points in the poll.

Ohio Northern went 4-0 last week with after defeating Heidelberg and posting a 3-0 record at the annual ONU Triangular.

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Women's soccer helps children with brain cancer

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, October 20, 2017

For the third consecutive season, the No. 15-ranked Ohio Northern women's soccer team will host its annual Friends of Jaclyn contest at Kerscher Stadium as it hosts Muskingum on Saturday, Oct. 21.

The Polar Bears (13-1-1 overall, 6-0-0 OAC), became members of Friends of Jaclyn in 2015; a foundation whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children battling pediatric brain tumors and other child hood cancers to raise awareness through their Adopt-A-Child, Safe on the Sidelines and Guardian Angel Programs.

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New water and sewer lines coming...and much more

Estimated cost $1.1 million
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 20, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
A portion of Willeke Avenue will have new water and sanitary sewer lines, the road will be improved, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks installed...but at a cost.

The work is estimated to cost about $1.1 million, and homeowners may be assessed for part of the cost, about $6,000 per lot.

The project will help with the street flooding during rains. The water and sewer lines are very old.

The area considered phase 1 extends from Ackerman to Orders, which is the east portion of Willeke. The remainder of the street will be phase 2, which is still in the planning stages.

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Brit Rowe selected to speak at Hawaii arts and humanities conference

His topic: Community-based graphic design
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 20, 2017

Brit Rowe, associate professor in art & design at Ohio Northern University, will be in Hawaii in January.

He  was selected to present at the International Conference on Arts & Humanities organized by the University of Hawaii. The conference is Jan. 9–12, in Honolulu.

The conference’s main goal is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various arts and humanities related fields from all over the world to come together with cross-disciplinary interests to meet, interact, and learn with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines.

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