With a playoff win on the line, Ada rose to the challenge on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 51-49 victory over the Purcell Dragons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since February 9, 2024.

Grayson Morris
02/21/25 vs Purcell | 80% |
02/17/25 @ Seminole | 45% |
02/14/25 @ Fort Gibson | 100% |
Ada's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Grayson Morris led the charge by putting up nine points and seven rebounds. Morris is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Caron Richardson, who posted ten points.
The victory made it two in a row for Ada and bumps their season record up to 15-10. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 points across that stretch. As for Purcell, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-13.
As of now, neither Ada nor Purcell have any future games scheduled.
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