Top Cat Tigers from Ardmore

In what was expected to be a playoff caliber opening match up between rivals, Ardmore ran away with a 34-7 victory, Which the Tigers were pitching a shut out till a late consolation touchdown from Ada. Ardmore has a swarming defense that excelled at wrap up tackles in space. Along with laying the wood when given the opportunity. On offense, they used their methodical triple option attack for the opening score. While the rest of the scores showed just how dynamic and special their skill positions players are. As they scored four times form over 50 yards out.   Next up for Ardmore is a short trip south to face 5A Durant. While Ada will look to bounce back next week with a trip east to play 5A McAlester.    The best player on the field, Stubblefield was electric on offense and ferocious on defense. His two touchdown runs were both long runs that saw him shaking off defenders near the line of scrimmage. Then turning on the JETS to out race the rest of the defense. On defense, he's an edge setter, who also can chase down plays across the field. Complete with the instinct to go for punch outs when tackling from behind. Big time player, who should continue to establish himself as one of the best in Oklahoma.     Laster was seemingly automatic when tackling in space all night long. Breaks hard on the ball and has strong hands to drag opponents or chop them down. Also recorded an interception to add to Ardmore's stellar defensive performance. On offense, he opened the second half scoring by taking a pitch, finding a lane and then galloping through the defense for a weaving long touchdown. Few players in 4A will impact the game on both ends as much as Laster does.     Very impressive young linebacker who gets after it with an outstanding motor. Washington was a key component of a Ardmore's second half goalline stand. Racking up multiple tackles by meeting the opposition at the line scrimmage or even in the backfield for a loss. Had a pass break up as well. Was even given the rock on the following drive, ripping off a 20+ yard run to get his team out of the shadow of their own goalpost.     Addison is another Tiger who hunts on the edges. Had one of the best tackles in the game. Ardmore was u 20-0 in the closing seconds of the first half however Ada had the ball inside the 5. Ada threw a swing pass to a TE that had probably about 50 pounds or more on Addison. Addison was fearless and chopped him down near the line of scrimmage. Even more impressive is he kept the big ball carrier inbounds. Forcing Ada into a rushed no huddle play that was an incomplete pass. It was the perfect capper for a dominating first half for Ardmore.     While Ardmore did most of their damage through the ground, the junior WR/DB did haul in a couple passes. Including one route where he burned the defense deep, caught it in stride and left everyone in the dust. The speed is real for Wright, as he also showed up on Stubblefield's first touchdown run, hustling down field to provide a convoy and cut off a chasing defender. Expect Wright's ability to stretch the field to be a key component in Ardmore's big play offense.     Was it mentioned that Ardmore has a swarming hard hitting defense? Because Newby was another defensive back who was also willing to fly up the field and chop down ball carriers. He also routinely was able to get them knocked down before the first down marker. It takes all hands on deck to have a great defense and the youngster did his part on Friday night.

In what was expected to be a playoff caliber opening match up between rivals, Ardmore ran away with a 34-7 victory, Which the Tigers were pitching a shut out till a late consolation touchdown from Ada. Ardmore has a swarming defense that excelled at wrap up tackles in space. Along with laying the wood when given the opportunity. On offense, they used their methodical triple option attack for the opening score. While the rest of the scores showed just how dynamic and special their skill positions players are. As they scored four times form over 50 yards out.