The Ada Bulldogs got back to their winning ways last Friday night as they welcomed the Pirates of Bluffton to the friendly confines of War Memorial Stadium. Despite a furious fourth quarter Bluffton rally, the Bulldogs were able to pull out a 36-24 Northwest Conference victory. The win raises Ada's record to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the conference.
The Ohio Northern University’s Colleges Against Cancer 5K Glow Run originally planned for Sept. 20 has been rescheduled. The new event date is Friday, Oct. 4. The event was postponed due to the weather on Sept. 20.
The run will start at 8 p.m. at the Green Monster, which is the track surrounding the perimeter of the campus. The race will begin by the mud volleyball courts, east of the football field.
Registration is $15 and includes a T-shirt and glow sticks. The first 15 participants to register will receive extra glow gear.
By Dusty Donley
Overcast, rainy weather played havoc for both teams last Friday night as the Bulldogs traveled to Ft. Loramie for a non-conference battle with the Redskins. Sloppy field conditions led to a combined nine turnovers in route an ugly, 14-8 Bulldog loss. The defeat is Ada's first, moving their season record to 3-1.
The poor field conditions plagued both teams, producing 10 sacks for the Bulldog offense and only one combined offensive touchdown.
Ohio Northern opened the Ohio Athletic Conference portion of its schedule with a 55-27 loss at No. 12-ranked Heidelberg Saturday afternoon at Mayer Field.
The Polar Bears fall to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in OAC play, while the Student Princes improve to 2-0, 1-0.
Northern struck first when sophomore Andrew DiMario connected on a 34-yard field goal attempt with just 1:31 gone in the game.
Senior Zach Runzo set up the score with an interception on the third play of the game.
Later, DiMario hit on a 28-yard field goal with 2:47 left in the half to pull ONU within 27-6.
It was a great week for Ohio Northern University athletic teams. For a recap of the contests, open the Week in Review attachment at the bottom of this story.
