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Bulldog McClain 3rd at wrestling sectionals; Vieira 5th

By Cort Reynolds

Four Ada High School wrestlers competed in the Div. III sectional tournament at Lima Central Catholic on February 26.

Bulldog sophomore Clayton McClain was seeded second and took third place in the 126 lbs. bracket. He posted a 3-1 record to advance to the next round of competition. 

The top four in each weight class qualify for the district meet.

McClain won his first match by pin at 2:47, then lost a second round decision by a 14-6 count. He rebounded to win a 13-3 decision in the consolation semifinals. 

In the third-place match, he edged Coldwater's Tanner Stammen 2-1. McClain is now 26-9 this season.

Polar Bears in Iceland

Ohio Northern University's Facebook page features views of a university trip to Iceland. 

Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H

Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H invites individual in 3rd through 12th grade to join the club. Liberty Belles and Boys is a general club offering you the opportunity to choose almost any project that 4-H has to offer. 

Bulldog Baumgartner performs at state swim finals

By Cort Reynolds

Ada High School freshman Lily Baumgartner fared well in two finals races at the 2022 Div. II state meet in Canton's C.T. Branin Natatorium Friday, February 25.

Baumgartner finished fourth in the 100 butterfly B finals to end up 12th overall in the event. Senior Ella Jo Piersma of Seven Hills won the event with a time of 53.43.

Baumgartner's time of 58.1 in the 100 fly was a .46 improvement on her preliminary time of 58.56 on Thursday.  

Baumgartner ended up 14th in the state 100 backstroke race. She finished sixth in the B Finals event Friday with a time of 59.88.

Harry Lee "Pap" Moore was a welder

Harry Lee "Pap" Moore, 91, went to his Heavenly Home on February 25, 2022, following a valiant battle with a sudden and short illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. 

Bulldog Baumgartner advances to state swim finals

By Cort Reynolds

Two Ada High School swimmers competed at the Div. II state swim meet preliminaries at Canton's C.T. Branin Natatorium Thursday, February 24.

Ada freshman Lily Baumgartner participated in two races at Canton. She advances to the B finals in both events while gaining valuable experience as one of the meet's youngest swimmers.

Baumgartner finished 16th in the state preliminary 100-yard butterfly heats out of 24 swimmers. She qualified for the B Finals race on Friday. The top eight finishers made it to the A finals race.

Baumgartner swam the 100 butterfly in 58.56. She was seeded 13th amid the 24-girl field in the 100 fly.  

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