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Softball three-game win streak snapped

Ada boys lose high-scoring nailbiter to Falcons
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 14, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
MT. BLANCHARD - Visiting Ada lost 8-4 to Riverdale in a non-conference softball game Tuesday evening.

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 5-3 overall with the loss that snapped a three-game win streak. Riverdale improved to 8-1 with the victory.

Ada senior Leona Dalton doubled home two runs in the top of the first inning to give the visitors a 2-0 lead. 

But the Falcons plated three runs in the third to take a 3-2 edge.

A leadoff Dalton single in the top of the fourth was followed by Alexis Waugh and Katie Sizemore both getting hit by a pitch. Two passed balls and a hit by Kayla Wince helped Ada regain the lead, 4-3.

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ONU student named 2021 Goldwater Scholar

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Ohio Northern University junior Bret Lane, a mechanical engineering student with a minor in applied mathematics, has been selected as a 2021 Goldwater Scholar.

Lane, of Frankfort, Ohio, is one of 410 college students across the United States selected by the federally endowed Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation to receive this premier undergraduate award that honors outstanding academic work in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. 

This year’s awardees were selected through a partnership with the Department of Defense and the National Defense Education Programs (NDEP).

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Red Cross responds to Arlington house fire

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The American Red Cross of North Central Ohio responded to an early morning fire in Arlington on Wednesday, according to Todd James.

The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing for one adult living in the home.

Persons interested in providing assistance may contact James at todd.james@redcross.org

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So, you think you know Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 14, 2021

So, you think you know Ada? Okay, where is the circus?

Answer tomorrow.

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Ada netters nipped by unbeaten Titans

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 13, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The host Ada tennis team played well but was edged 3-2 by undefeated Ottawa-Glandorf Monday night at the park courts.

The Bulldog netters dropped to 2-3 after the close defeat despite wins at the top two singles spots. O-G improved to 6-0 with the victory.

"Overall I thought it was a good experience for the team, and I appreciate their good attitude," said Ada head coach Dexter Woods. He reported that several team members even resumed practicing after the match was finished. 

Ada senior Miranda Wills upped her season record to 3-2 with a comeback three-set victory at first singles over senior Carter Welch.

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Softball and baseball: Ada stymies Bluffton twice

Both games conclude with 5-1 Bulldog wins
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Note: The baseball story is below the softball story.

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Visiting Ada defeated Bluffton 5-1 in a Northwest Conference softball contest Monday evening.

The Lady Bulldogs improved to 5-2 overall and 1-1 in the NWC with the victory. Bluffton fell to 2-7 and 1-1 in league play after the defeat.

Ada senior Leona Dalton struck out 13 Lady Pirates to earn her fifth pitching victory this season.    

Dalton gave up just five hits and one run to earn her third straight win. 

The game was scoreless until the fourth inning when Ada plated four runs to seize command of the contest. 

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