Ada pushed their score to 44 the last time they played McAlester, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The Ada Cougars fell 10-2 to the McAlester Buffaloes. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Buffaloes apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Ada's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Owen Wofford and Jd Dugan. Dugan is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
McAlester's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brandon Smith led the charge by picking up 116 receiving yards and a touchdown. Smith's longest reception was for an incredible 82 yards.
This is the second loss in a row for Ada and nudges their season record down to 1-2. As for McAlester, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
After each having a week off, Ada and McLain Science & Tech will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th. Ada will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for McAlester, they will have plenty of time to enjoy the victory as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on Coweta at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th.
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