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Ada Bulldog girls soccer suffers 1st loss

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 6, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

VAN BUREN __ The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team led at halftime but fell 2-1 at Van Buren in their North Central Ohio Soccer Association lidlifter Thursday, September 5.

The defeat knocked the Bulldogs from the unbeaten ranks. Their records fall to 5-1 overall and 0-1 in NCOSA play. 

VB improved to 3-4 overall and 1-0 in NCOSA action after the win.

Ada senior Lexi Poling scored the game’s first goal off an assist by freshman Emily Shanks. The Bulldog girls took a 1-0 lead to intermission.

But VB scored two goals in the second half to rally and hand Ada its first defeat of the season.

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Ada Bulldog boys soccer downed by Black Knights

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 6, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

VAN BUREN __ The Ada High School boys soccer team lost 6-1 at unbeaten Van Buren in the North Central Ohio Soccer Association opener Thursday evening, September 5.

The Bulldogs were playing their first road match after their initial five games were played on the fast turf of Ada War Memorial Stadium. It was also their first game in eight days after knocking off state-ranked Miller City, 3-2.

Ada dropped to 4-2 overall and 0-1 in NCOSA play with the defeat. The Black Knights improved to 6-0 overall and 1-0 in the NCOSA after the win. 

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Norma J. Rex worked for the Alger Elevator

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 5, 2024

Norma J. Rex, age 87, of Harrod, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on January 16, 1937 in Ada, Ohio to the late Robert and Gertrude (Robnolte) LaRue. Norma was previously married to Danny Preston. On March 21, 1982 Norma married Craig Rex and he preceded her in death in May 2017. 

Norma is survived by her eight children: William (Barbara) Preston, Cathy (John) Petersen, Mike (Julie) Rex, Sandra (Jim) Corbet, Sharon Cole, Susan (Mark) Underwood, Shelly (Pete) Ehora and Sheryl (Mark) Stumbaugh; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a brother, Butch (Linda) LaRue of Ada. 

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LWV hosts Issue 1 information session, Sept. 9

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 5, 2024

Proposed "Citizens Not Politicians" Amendment

LIMA—The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area will sponsor a public presentation on the proposed Citizens Not Politicians Constitutional Amendment, which will be on the Ohio ballot in November. The presentation will take place at the Lima Public Library Memorial Room (1st floor) on Monday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m.

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Ada Bulldog volleyball drops BVC opener to Eagles

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 5, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School volleyball team lost its first-ever Blanchard Valley Conference match in straight sets to visiting Liberty-Benton on September 4.

The Bulldogs fell to 3-4 overall this season and 0-1 in the BVC after the 25-9, 25-13, 25-21 loss.

L-B improved to 2-3 and 1-0 in BVC play with the victory.

“We knew Liberty would be good, as they always are,” said Ada head coach Kyleigh Woodruff. “I am very proud of our team for not giving up after set one, and even after the second set.

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Ada Bulldog golfers down Spartans

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 5, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Ada High School boys golf team defeated Lima Senior convincingly in a dual match Wednesday evening at the Bluffton Golf Course.

Ada improved to 6-4 this season with a decisive 205-235 win.

Sophomore Brody Rister and senior Ethan Lawrence tied for Bulldog team honors as they both shot a back nine score of 48.

“It was a beautiful, busy evening on the course,” said Ada head coach Kurt Klingler. “Brody and Ethan played well. We still have a little work to do with chipping and putting.

“Too many three-putts or missed birdie and par putts. We will keep working,” he added.

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