After 100 grueling minutes of soccer, the Ada Excessive boys crew was tied with personal faculty Victory Christian in Thursday night time's dwelling sport.
Nevertheless, the Conquerors finally defeated Ada 1-0 in additional time after a wild collection of penalty shootouts.
The Cougars, who defeated Wagoner 4-3 earlier this week in one other powerhouse contest on the highway, are actually 8-5 general and 3-3 in District 4A-3 play. Victory Christian improved to 6-5 and 4-2.
“The boys misplaced after an unbelievable effort in penalty shootouts after regulation and two ten minute overtimes. Each groups have been held scoreless after 100 minutes of play,” mentioned Ada head coach Cole Jones Ada information. “I can't put into phrases how exhausting we fought.
Within the ladies opener, Victory Christian shut out Ada 2-0. Wagoner defeated the Girl Cougars 2-1 earlier this week. The Ada ladies fell to 7-6 general and 3-4 in District 4A-3 motion. Victory Christian improved to 8-5 and 5-1.
“The women misplaced a tough fought sport,” Jones mentioned.
Jones introduced that he’ll step down as head coach of the Ada Excessive Soccer groups after the season.
“I couldn't have requested for a greater time than the final 13 years teaching the Ada Excessive girls and boys soccer program. The dad and mom and gamers have been unbelievable,” he mentioned.
Each groups will wrap up the 2024 spring season in Weatherford subsequent Tuesday.
“Tuesday night time would be the final matches I’ll prepare with Ada in soccer. I’m extraordinarily appreciative of all of the Ada Metropolis Colleges directors and the Ada neighborhood for his or her nice help on this wonderful journey,” mentioned Jones.
BOYS
Ada acknowledged seniors Sajjad Hyder, Colton Scull, Agustin Palma, Blake Vick, Carlos Morales, Emilio Benton, Caden Mitchell and Tyler Walker throughout Senior Night time actions.
“The seniors on this crew have been phenomenal. All of them took this program one other step ahead,” Jones mentioned.
Within the win over Wagoner, Ada acquired three targets from Mitchell and one other from Walker.
“Caden Mitchell scored two of his targets in regulation after which capped off the night time with the game-winning aim in additional time,” Jones mentioned. “Tyler Walker scored on a nook kick by Steven Stout.
“Emilio Benton, Agustin Palma and Blake Vick performed rather well, as did the remainder of the crew on this sport,” Cole mentioned.
GIRLS
Two Ada seniors – McKayla Rios and Isabell King – have been honored in the course of the Senior Night time ceremony.
“The crew was led by McKayla and Isabella — not simply final night time, however all 12 months,” Jones mentioned.
In opposition to Wagoner, Rios scored first within the sport and a pleasant help from Nina Benton gave Ada a 1-0 lead.
“Wagoner scored off two nice pictures to return again and win,” Jones mentioned. “The women performed very exhausting as typical. I'm proud of their effort they usually've been enhancing all spring.”
