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AHS boys wrestling solid at Sally George Invite; McClain 2nd at 144

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 29, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

MARION–The Ada High School boys wrestling team had a solid showing in the annual 24-team Sally George Invitational at Marion Pleasant Friday and Saturday, January 27-28.

Bulldog junior Clayton McClain advanced to the finals of the 144 lbs. bracket Saturday and finished second in his division.

Ada stood 17th after day one with 31 points, 

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AHS swimming: Baumgartner wins two at league meet

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 29, 2023

Bulldog girls placed 4th 

By Cort Reynolds

NORTH ROBINSON--The Ada High School girls swim team finished a solid fourth out of eight teams at the North Central Ohio Swim League title meet hosted by Colonel Crawford near Bucyrus Saturday, January 28.

Ada sophomore standout Lily Baumgartner won the 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley races to pace the Bulldogs.

Bulldog senior ace Carlie Oldfield touched second in the 50 freestyle and finished third in the 100 backstroke. 

Senior Kaitlyn Bowden came home third in the 100 butterfly.

Ada senior Kayla Wince touched fourth in the 100 breaststroke.

Baumgartner, Oldfield, Bowden and Wince teamed up to finish fourth in the 200 free relay in 1:51.89.

North Robinson Colonel Crawford won the girls meet with 302 points, followed by Bluffton in second at 253. The Ada girls scored 122 points.

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AHS boys boys basketball: Knights win 62-40

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 28, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada High School boys basketball team lost 62-40 at fifth-ranked Crestview in a Northwest Conference game Friday night, January 27,  in Convoy.

The Bulldogs trailed 17-11 after one period, and hung within 32-23 at halftime. A 17-7 Knight third quarter extended the margin to 49-30 and put the game out of reach.

Ada fell to 6-9 and 0-5 overall after the defeat, while Crestview improved to 14-1 and 5-1 in the NWC with the victory.

"We had a much better effort tonight (than vs. New Knoxville); we held Etzler scoreless," said second-year Ada head coach Vince Halliday. 

"Temple made shots," he continued. "Crestview is legitimately good. Very balanced and athletic."

The Knights are second in the league standings, a half-game behind the lone league unbeaten in 5-0 Spencerville.

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AHS girls basketball takes 53-26 loss to state-ranked Crestview

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 27, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The spunky Ada High School girls basketball team battled 11th-ranked Crestview toe to toe in the first half, but eventually got fatigued and fell 53-26 in a home Northwest Conference contest Thursday night, January 26.

The Bulldogs trailed just 26-17 late in the first half before Crestview put on a 12-0 run bridging the second and third quarters to put the game out of reach.

Ada dropped to 9-9 overall and 0-6 in the NWC after having their three-game win streak snapped. Meanwhile, Crestview improved to 13-4 and 5-2 in the NWC with the win.

"Our first half was good except for one negative, defensive rebounding," said Ada head coach Zach Ricker. "We gave up too many second-chance points."

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Spring youth soccer registration deadline is January 31

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 27, 2023

The Ada Soccer Association, a youth soccer program in the Black Swamp recreational league reminds families that registration for spring play is open through January 31. 

Link to register is HERE

If you have questions, email [email protected]

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AHS girls basketball win vs USV

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 25, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

Playing at home, the Ada High School girls basketball team got a scare from Upper Scioto Valley before pulling away late to win their annual tussle 49-34 Tuesday night.

The Bulldogs finished the tense, physical contest on a 10-1 run to keep the upset-minded Rams at bay. Ada also put together a key 11-0 spurt to end the first half after feisty USV had inched within 17-16.

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