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Bl LLETIN: The basketball games between Ada and Atoka scheduled for tonight have been cancelled due to the inclement weather, Ada athletic director Craig McBroom announced late this morning.The Ada Cougar girls will try to snap a two-game losing streak while the boys seek their sixth win in their last seven outings tonight asAdans host Atokaboysslate at 5 p.m. at Kerr Center with the girls setfor 6:30 and the varsity boys following at about 8 p.m.Ada's girls, ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 3A. have fallen to 7-2 for the season with back-to-back losses to McLish and OC McGuinness.face Class B powerhouse Milburn on Friday and then take on Class A toughie Colbert on Saturday.Ada s girls loom as a solid favorite in tonight’s contest as they face an Atoka clubwhich sports a disappointing 3-8 record.The Cats just recently regained the services of 5-9 senior forward Beth Harrison. She averaged 22.2 points per game last season and her presence should bolster the Atoka attack.Brenda Nuttall, a 5-2 junior who has been averaging about 14 points per game this season. and 5-6 sophomore Pam Burkhalter should round out the starting forward corps.Senior guard Diane Butler tops the AtokaThe Cougar boys, meanwhile, have im- 8uard corPS. whilt;* ranks among the most* .- » ' ... ' '' ' ■ • ft iV ft*’* .../'ft* .-A?, * .vCi-ift.ed their mark to 6-3 and the onlyoutings was the five-ovei third-ranked OC ClassenCougarphysical defending groups in the area.Butler, an exceptionally quick defender at5-6, will probably be joined in the lineup by 5-10 junior Peggy Noah and 5-9 sophomore Annare idle until Tuesday's battles with arch- Harbour but 5-8 junior Dianna Dunkin hasrival McAlester at Kerr Centercompete this weekendthe rugged Tishomingo Festiseen plenty of playing time.Atoka's boys present a much more formidable challenge for the Adans as first-yearcoacn Konny t aulkenberry's crew standson the season.insideboastpointCopelandperformerW — — — —^ »Senior center Sam Darst (6-5) follows with an average of about 12 points per game while6-3 senior Steve Hyatt, 6-2 junior Keith Coleman and 6-1 junior Jeff Armstrongof playing time up front.ueon uayton, who quarterbacked the Catfootball squad to the Class 2 A state semifinals, mans the guard spot opposite Copeland.While the Cougar girls rank as heavy favorites against the Atokans tonight, the Adans will be severely tested this weekend. Milburn, which Ada will face at 8:15 p.m. onFriday, is coming off an awesome 60-41triumph over previously unbeaten and top-ranked McLish.The Eagles boast a 15-1 record and theyshould move up from their earlier rating of fifth in Class B.Glenn Moore's crew hnastc nn«destroyed37-point harvest earlier this week.Complementing Niblett’s inside scoring is the outside shooting of 5-5 senior Mary Green and 5-7 senior Cherry Kemp.Milburn's defense, spearheaded by 5-7junior Brenda Clemmer, was spectacular against McLish, limiting Oiler standout LoraA pair of talented sophomor lett and 5-5 Joni Ragan, join (defensive end for the Eagles. Colbert will test the Couaar ipointsboastof the premier inside performers in the statein 5-9 Anita Lyons.ratedseekingstraight state championship this season.Tishomingo takes on the Leopards at 7 p.m.on Friday in the Festival's opening game andthe Indians then meet Milburn at 7 p.m. in Saturday's first contest.
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Ada Evening News
Ada, Oklahoma, US
Thu, Jan 12, 1978
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