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Ada Cougars take bye week to regroup before district play

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:53 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

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Summary

The Ada Cougars had a bye week leading up to their District 4A-4 games, allowing time to heal and refocus after three consecutive losses. Coach Wade Boyles highlighted the week as an opportunity to address fundamental issues like tackling and ball security, which hampered performance in previous matches against Durant, Ardmore, and McAlester. The team practiced regularly and will resume preparations for their district opener at Hilldale next Friday. Boyles emphasized a fresh start as district play begins, with a record reset to 0-0.

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By the Numbers

•Cougars snapped a three-game losing streak with a bye week.
•Ada focuses on fundamentals during practice ahead of district play.
•Next game is against the Hilldale Hornets on September 29.
•District 4A-4 competition begins with teams starting at 0-0.

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What they're saying

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Sometimes, a football team simply needs a Friday night off. For the Ada Cougars, the bye week came at a good time — a chance to heal up, regroup and get back to the basics before the games start counting in the District 4A-4 standings. After three frustrating losses to Durant, Ardmore and McAlester, the break couldn’t have come at a better time for the Cougars. “It gave us a chance to heal up ...
— Yahoo Sports

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