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Football: Polar Bears 3-0 after win against Wilmington

And, summaries of baseball, softball and women's lacrosse
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 4, 2021

Here's a recap of ONU weekend sports action.

Football
Ohio Northern built a 35-3 third quarter lead and held off a furious rally to post a 35-22 football victory over Wilmington on  chilly Friday night at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

The Polar Bears improve to 3-0 overall and are 3-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Quakers fall to 2-2, 2-2.

Senior Brody Hahn (Louisville) ran for a 42-yard touchdown and threw for four more scores as ONU built a 35-3 lead with 5:23 left in the third quarter.

Wilmington scored on three of its next four possessions to pull within 35-22 with 3:45 left in the game.

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ONU spring sports update

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 2, 2021

Here's an ONU spring sports update.

Brody Hahn - Josh Bever receive OAC honors
Ohio Northern senior Brody Hahn (Louisville), sophomore Josh Bever (Ashland) and freshman Peyton Wilson (Lima/Shawnee) all received weekly honors for their efforts in a 47-6 football victory at Capital on Friday night.

Hahn and Wilson were named the Ohio Athletic Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.

Bever was named to the D3football.com national Team of the Week at defensive end.

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Langston McClain competes at state wrestling meet

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 2, 2021

Ada elementary tudent Langston McClain finished in 3rd place at the 2021 OAC Grade School Division 3 71-pound State Wrestling Championship in late March. The event was held in Youngstown.  (Ada Bulldogs Facebook)

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Bulldog netters edged in chilly home opener by T-Birds

First match on the refurbished, purple and gold War Memorial Park courts
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 1, 2021

Story and photos by Cort Reynlds
ADA - The host Ada tennis team lost a 3-2 heartbreaker to Lima Central Catholic in the home opener on a cold and windy Wednesday evening during the first Bulldog varsity match on the new park courts.

The Thunderbirds improved to 3-0 with the hard-fought win, while Ada fell to 0-2 after the difficult loss.

Featuring an improved first serve and solid net play, Bulldog sophomore southpaw Dexter Woods III rolled to a 6-1, 6-1 victory at second singles. 

Brendan Jameson picked up the other Ada win by forfeit at third singles. 

Both Bulldog doubles tandems fell in straight sets.

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Cheerleader awards night

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Ada High School cheerleaders were recognized for their efforts during the winter cheering season.

Special awards went to: Tori Green and Ella Badertscher - 1st year letter winners, Madison Park - 2nd year letter winner, Molly Zimmerman - 2nd year letter winner and coaches award, Madison Deatherage - 3rd year letter winner, Barrette Jones - 4 year letter winner, Captain award and MVP award. (Ada Bulldogs Facebook photo)

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Arcadia stops Bulldogs in baseball and softball

Ada squads both 1-1 on the season
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 31, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The host Ada baseball team rallied for a late run and had the bases loaded with none out in the seventh, but ended up on the short end of a 3-2 score vs. Arcadia on a warm and wind-swept Tuesday evening in their home opener.

Ada dropped to 1-1 with the disappointing defeat, while Arcadia improved to 1-2    with the victory. 

After two scoreless innings, the Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third frame.

Sophomore Jacob Sutherly doubled, stole third and continued to race home when the catcher's throw sailed into left field.

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