Ada Cougars and McAlester Buffaloes play Friday at Hook Eales Stadium

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

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The Ada Cougars travel to Hook Eales Stadium on Friday at 7:30 p.m. to face the McAlester Buffaloes. Both teams enter the contest with winless records after dropping their first two games of the season. This meeting represents the 101st game in the rivalry series, where Ada holds a 65-34-1 historical advantage. McAlester head coach Jeff Craig prepares his team with a spread offense led by quarterback Brody Parker, while Ada head coach Wade Boyles focuses on improving defensive tackling and red-zone efficiency. Both rosters are currently monitoring the status of injured starters ahead of the kickoff. The game remains a key rivalry matchup for both programs as they seek to secure their first win of the season.

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  • Ada and McAlester meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Hook Eales Stadium.
  • Both teams enter the matchup with 0-2 records to start the season.
  • Ada holds a 65-34-1 historical series lead dating back to 1915.
  • McAlester linebacker Trevin Simons is listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury.
  • Ada head coach Wade Boyles expects to utilize senior lineman Gus Matthews in a larger role.
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The Ada Cougars will venture to McAlester Friday night to battle the archrival Buffaloes. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Hook Eales Stadium. Both teams enter the game looking for their first victory of the season after losing their opening two games. Ada dropped games to Durant and Ardmore, while the Buffaloes absorbed losses to Broken Bow and Muskogee. Friday’s matchup marks the 101st ...

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