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Ada Bulldog softball trounces Spartans

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Pirate scheduled opener vs. Leipsic was postponed due to high winds

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA – The Ada High School softball team opened its season with a convincing 13-3 victory at Lima Senior on a windy and cool Monday evening, March 24.

“We had several girls get hits, and everyone got to play,” said fourth-year Ada head coach Jeff Bassitt.

The Bulldogs plated eight runs in the third inning to break open a scoreless tie and pave a path to the win.

Ada starts out 1-0 after the non-league triumph, while LS fell to 0-1.

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Bulldog baseball improved with returning experience

Posted by Staff on Sunday, March 23, 2025

Home and inaugural BVC opener vs. Liberty-Benton on April 2

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School baseball team returns nine lettermen and several starters this spring under third-year head coach Toby Smith.

The Bulldogs gained valuable experience playing many youngsters last spring during a 2-16 campaign where they went 0-8 in their final season as a member of the Northwest Conference.

“We got better as the season went along,” said coach Smith. “We played well in a 3-1 tournament loss to Pandora-Gilboa. We have the same group back and they are progressing well. There is a lot of growth to be made.”

Pictured above, L-R, the varsity Ada baseball team, from left: Connor McKean, Kaine Fisher, Ethan Lawrence, Levi Green, Blake Zoladz. Row 2: Thaddeus Smith, Colt Archer, Wes Mowery, Brody Rister, Xavier Smith, Andrew Allen. Row 3: head coach Toby Smith, Mason Wibley, Grady Curtis, assistant coaches Ezra Dietering and Sean Anderson. Absent: Tyler Stauffer.

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NWCA names Ohio Northern as Division III Men's Team Scholar Champs

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 22, 2025

Manheim, PA - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced the 2024 NCAA Division III Team Scholar All-America Awards. Ohio Northern University claimed the top spot with an impressive team GPA of 3.899, showcasing the program's commitment to academic and athletic excellence.

The top five programs in this year's rankings are:

Ohio Northern University – 3.899

Heidelberg University – 3.82

Augsburg University – 3.81

Washington and Lee University – 3.747

St. John Fisher University – 3.73

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Bulldog track and field boasts big roster

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 21, 2025

Home meet on March 31 vs. USV and Indian Lake

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School track and field teams feature 22 letter winners and many promising newcomers on a 51-person roster for spring 2025 under veteran head coach Tyler Craig.

Pictured above) Spring 2025 Ada varsity track and field team, L-R, front: Anna Conley, Kennedy Jones, Logan Jolliff, Brody Erickson, Trevor McGue, Lexi Poling, Jordyn Smith. Row 2: Charliegh Entinghe, Grace Lawrence, Carson Conley, Gavin Oldfield, Wyatt Fisher, Kayleb Hickman, Laenen Ulrey, Harlyn Lowry. Row 3: Layla Fisher, Taylor Price, Kenley Poling, Gaidge Snyder, Kaden Clum, Brady Diehl, Lydia Demascio, Madi Rowland, Lynkin McDougle. Row 4: Maverick Shaw, Austin Martin, Grady Morgan, Bradyn Bowen, Aidin Brown, Vincent Miserendino, Avery Conner, Wyatt Shaw. Row 5: Aliyah Kober, Mady Freewalt, Braden Smith, Rhett Ulrey, Nathan Jochims, Rose Baxter, Markaylah Johnson. Row 6: Luke Griffin, Elijah Craig, Will Mosler, Lucas Henson, Layne Simon,Brier Hannah, Slade Gossman, Maeby Alger. Back row: asst. coach Terry Craig, head Coach Tyler Craig, Avery
Acheson, Riley State field, Kyla Coleman, asst. Colton Montgomery, asst.
Greg Grimslid. Absent: asst. Steve Johnson.

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ONU sports roundup, March 12-18

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 20, 2025

From www.ONUSports.com. The following results are from March 12-18 of the Ohio Northern University 2025 athletics season:

Baseball picks up two victories over Suffolk (Mass.) 5-1 and a 5-4 extra inning win in a double header sweep

Baseball splits a pair with Loras (Iowa) losing 8-5 in Game 1, but grabs a 2-1 victory in Game 2

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Bulldog tennis to be coached by Bivens

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Season opener is March 28 at home

By Cort Reynolds

For spring 2025, the Ada High School boys tennis team has 13 players on its roster led by one senior ace and coached by new mentor Carter Bivens.

Seven lettermen and five seniors are back from last season.

Pictured above) The Ada varsity tennis team, L-R, front row: Rey Hurley, Nathan
Williams, Tori Rausch, Luke Archer, Mohamad Khalil. Row 2: Steven Fisher, Peyton Karsten, Gio Hurley, Lawson Klingler. Back: Cayden Wise, Justin Bowden, Sam Crawford, Brandon Prater, head coach Carter Bivens.

Senior Nathan Williams easily tops the returnees. The quick southpaw has a good serve, fine speed and quickness, and a strong forehand. He was the top Bulldog player last spring and was one of the top two Ada netters as a sophomore.

Sophomore returnee Brandon Prater is expected to hold down the second singles spot.

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