McAlester pushed their score to 20 the last time they played Ada, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The McAlester Buffaloes came out on top against the Ada Cougars by a score of 10-2. For the Buffaloes, this counts as revenge for the 44-20 loss the Cougars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
McAlester's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brandon Smith, who picked up 116 receiving yards and a touchdown. Smith got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 82 yards.
McAlester wouldn't let Ada keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Brayden Bumphus was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. Fyfer Mitchell was another major factor on D, making 14 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
McAlester now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Ada, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
McAlester will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Coweta at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th. As for Ada, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on McLain Science & Tech 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.
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