This summer the Pro Football Hall of Fame created a "Women's Impact on Football" exhibit. The Icon asked Russ Crawford, Professor of History at Ohio Northern University and womens' football expert, for some context.
By Russ Crawford
One usually thinks of men playing NFL or college football as the carriers of footballs made in Ada. However, this summer women played using Wilson footballs across the country and internationally.
The Ada High School girls soccer team won their season opener decisively 9-0 over Lima Senior Friday evening at Spartan Stadium.
The Lady Bulldog kickers built a sizeable 7-0 lead by halftime and cruised to victory in the successful debut of their new head coach.
"We played tough and opened up quick with a fast goal by Ella Marshall," said first-year Ada mentor Doug Dewese.
"It was a good season-opener to build confidence, but we still have work to do," he said. "The second half gave us an opportunity to play players at different positions and give other girls opportunities to score.
The Ada Athletic Boosters are holding a membership drive. Their message?
"We would LOVE to have you and/or your support! Let’s Go Dogs!!"
Print and mail the attached form to join the group.
The mission of the Ada Athletic Boosters is to support and encourage academic and athletic excellence in all of Ada's student athletes and athletic teams.
The Ada High School golf squad teed off its 2022 campaign Monday at the Bluffton Golf Course, with Leipsic winning the three-team Northwest Conference match.
The Vikings captured first with 172 strokes, followed closely by Bluffton (176) and Ada (264). Brevin Brandt of Leipsic was match medalist with a nine-hole score of 37.
Senior Geddes Klingler paced the Bulldogs with a score of 53. Junior Jack Baumgartner followed him by carding a 54. Dale Hoyt registered a 77, while Hayden Shaffer was the fourth Ada scorer with an 80. Sam Crawford added a score of 87.
