ADA — From a cow standing in a field to the kickoff of the Super Bowl, a group of people who work in Ada can tell you how to make a football better than anyone else in the world.

ADA — Ada High School did something for the first time Saturday night – retire the number of a former athlete. The recipient of the honor was 2008 Ada graduate Zac Dysert, who is currently a member of the Miami Dolphins.

BELLEFONTAINE — Ben Logan jumped all over Bellefontaine early Monday night and cruised to a 58-36 girls basketball victory. The Raiders (18-3) led 16-5 after the first quarter and 30-11 at halftime.

VAN BUREN — Ada pulled away from Van Buren in the third quarter Monday night on the way to a 58-42 nonconference girls basketball victory. The Bulldogs (13-6) led 12-9 after the first quarter and 29-23 at halftime.

McGUFFEY — When Kenton and Upper Scioto Valley meet on the basketball court, one thing that both coaches can usually count on is that, no matter what the records, their teams will be ready to play and it will likely be closely contested to the end.

ADA — Ada couldn’t have hoped for a much better start Saturday night against Hardin Northern in nonconference boys basketball. The Bulldogs (8-8) scored 21 of the first 22 points and controlled the game from there on the way to a 58-39 victory.

DAYTON — Ben Logan freshman Macy Arn led the Raiders to a third-place finish in the Central Buckeye Conference Mad River Division swimming meet and was named swimmer of the year for her efforts.

Riverdale earned the highest seed among area girls basketball teams at the sectional draw held Sunday. The Falcons (10-8) earned the No. 3 seed in the Division III Shelby District. Riverdale opens play against 12th-seeded Fostoria on Feb. 17 at Lexington High School. The two teams play at 6:15 p.m.

BELLEFONTAINE — Kenton placed fifth Saturday in the girls portion of the Western Buckeye League swim championships. The Wildcats also had a pair of league champions.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Riverdale built a big first-quarter lead Saturday against Mansfield Temple Christian, but the visitors slowly chipped away and earned a 66-63 victory in nonconference boys basketball. Riverdale led 23-11 after the first quarter, 39-33 at halftime and 51-49 after three quarters.