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Bulldogs baseball program continues rebuild with youth

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 23, 2024

The varsity Ada baseball team, from left, Row 1: Ethan Lawrence, Levi Green, Kaine Fisher, Max Puerto, Aiden Ritchie. Row 2:  Mason Wibley, Blake Zoladz, Andrew Allen, Tyler Stauffer, Braylon King, Gavin Guyton. Row 3: Brody Rister, Jacob Szippl, Grady Curtis, Logan Fleece, Connor McKean. Row 4: Dylan Marshall, Kale Pedersen, Wesley Mowery, Sam Neiswander. Back: assistant coach Sean Anderson, assistant coach Kyle Francis, head coach Toby Smith. PHOTO Cort Reynolds

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Honigford named OAC Women's Golfer of the Week for 16th time

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 23, 2024

By Tim Glon, ONUSports.com

Ohio Northern senior Grace Honigford (West Chester/Lakota East) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Golfer of the Week for the week of March 12-18.

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AHS varsity boys basketball coach let go

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 22, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

Ada High School head varsity boys basketball coach Vince Halliday was relieved of his duties Wednesday after three seasons at the helm of the Bulldog boys program.

The Bulldogs finished 5-18 this past season and went 0-8 in the Northwest Conference. Ada played a lineup comprised mostly of freshmen and sophomores this past season.

“It was a tough year, which we all knew (it probably would be),” said Halliday. “I just didn’t know I wasn’t going to get the opportunity to continue on.

“The best is yet to come for the program, I really believe that,” Halliday noted of the young team’s potential.

Halliday reported that he was notified of the decision in a Wednesday meeting with Ada athletic director Ken Jochims and principal Dan Lee. 

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Bulldog softball looks to contend for 2024 NWC title behind Bassitt, strong junior class

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 21, 2024

PHOTO by Cort Reynolds / The Ada varsity softball team, from left, Row 1: Jenna Bassitt, Karley Wagner, Daicy Robinson, Katie Sizemore, Tess Griffith, Aidra Preston, Natilyn McClain. Row 2: Gabbie Fleming, Abbey Johnston, Emma Lambdin, Madi Rowland, Alainee Buxton, Sophie Fleming. Row 3: Kiera Cash, Kylie Fenner, Reese Jordan, Taliana Parker, Dailah Preston. Back: assistant coach Noah Stamper, head coach Jeff Bassitt, assistant coach Ann Bassitt.

By Cort Reynolds

The talented Ada High School softball team showed great improvement on the field and in the win-loss column in 2023, led by a sophomore-laden lineup.

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Bulldog boys tennis led by new coach, Morgan Bass

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The Ada varsity tennis team, from left, front row: Rey Hurley, Lawson Klingler, Amelia Young, Steven Fisher.

Row 2: Josh Thaxton, Luke Archer, Jesse Okuly, Justin Bowden, Nathan Williams. 

Back: Head coach Morgan Bass, Brandon Prater, Mohamad Khalil, Sam Crawford. 

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys tennis team starts a new season under first-year head coach Morgan Bass this spring with an inexperienced roster.

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Jones takes second, sets new girls bench press record at McClain State Powerlifting

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, March 19, 2024

KENTON__Kennedy Jones, a Junior at Ada High School, took second place in her class in girls competition at the 36th Annual Bill McClain State Powerlifting event. 

Competing among the best in Divisions 5, 6, and 7 at Kenton High School on Saturday, March 16, Jones secured second place in her class with:

Squat: 330 lbs

Deadlift: 305 lbs

Bench Press: 165 lbs

These scores culminated in a total lift of 800 lbs, for a 60 lb increase from her regional performance. Notably, Jones’ bench press of 165 lbs contributed to her second-place finish and set a new state record, surpassing the prior record held by Bianca Phongphiou of Montpelier High School.

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