ADA — Cory-Rawson built a 3-0 advantage by the midway point of the second half and then held off Ada for a 3-2 victory in a Division III sectional first round matchup Wednesday at War Memorial Field. No. 4 seeded Ada ends its season with an 8-8-1 record. Cory-Rawson, seeded No. 9, advances to play at Willard at 3 p.n. …

VAN BUREN — It isn’t easy to counter attack when there are six or seven defenders near the box. Nor is it easy to pass or win the midfield when the formation isn’t recognized. Each of those aspects of the Van Buren’s game plan heading into Tuesday’s Division III girls soccer sectional semifinal against the Riverdale proved effective in the Black Knights’ 2-0 victory at Van Buren.

The Trophy Bassmasters of Kenton traveled to one of their favorite destinations as the tournament site was the Detroit River out of Trenton. Mich. Much like Lake St Clair earlier in the season, the Detroit Diver has big smallmouth bass and numbers as well. As an extra bonus big largemouth are also plentiful.

RAWSON — Hardin Northern topped Cory-Rawson in five sets 25-14, 24-26, 25-22, 26-28, 15-12 in a Division IV sectional opener on Tuesday night. The No. 10 seeded Polar Bears, who improve to 10-12 on the season, advance to play No. 2 seeded New Knoxville in the sectional final at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at New Knoxville.

NEW CARLISLE — Ben Logan outlasted Kenton Ridge in five sets 25-21, 24-26, 31-29, 22-25, and 15-11 in the first round of Division II southwest district sectional volleyball play on Tuesday night at Tecumseh High School. The Raiders, who improve to 17-6 on the season, were paced by Molly Vance’s 21 kills.

ARLINGTON — Arlington defeated Ada in four sets 22-25, 25-23, 25-23, 26-24 in sectional volleyball action on Tuesday night.

Todd Oates finished first out of 25 runners that took part in the Hardin County Family YMCA’s jack-o’-lantern Glow 5K run during the Young Professional’s Little Pumpkin Fest on Saturday night in Kenton. Oates had a winning time of 21:36, which was over two minutes faster than the second place time of 24:02 by Greg Homan. Tommy Mustain was third in 25:38.

Kenton OHP FFA will be hosting activities during Kenton’s home football game against Shawnee on Friday night. Before and during the football game, adults and children will be presented with multiple fun and engaging activities that will further their knowledge of agriculture.

Kenton and Hardin Northern remain the only two area schools among the top eight teams in their region in the latest Ohio High School Athletic Association computer rankings released on Tuesday. The Wildcats are currently ranked sixth in Division IV Region 16, while Hardin Northern is sitting at No. 5 in Division VII Region 28. Both teams are 5-2 entering the final three weeks of the regular season.

ROUNDHEAD — Upper Scioto Valley’s Zach Britton was second of 46 runners and Joe Parker was third to lead the way for the host Rams at the Northwest Central Conference Cross Country Meet at the Putnam Wetlands on Saturday. Britton finished in a time of 18:33, which was 1:21 slower than first place finisher Brady Yingst of Perry (17:12). Parker was third in 18:36.