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Gulf Shores Today
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Ada Cougars fall to Class 7A Hillcrest in Gulf Coast Classic
Cougars struggle to find rhythm in loss to larger school program
Mar. 18, 2026 at 11:36pm
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The Ada Cougars high school basketball team faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, falling to the Class 7A Hillcrest squad at the Gulf Coast Classic tournament in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The Cougars were unable to get their offense untracked against the larger and more experienced Hillcrest team.
Why it matters
The Gulf Coast Classic is an annual high school basketball tournament that features teams from across the Southeast region. While the loss is disappointing for the Cougars, playing against top competition from larger classifications can provide valuable experience and help prepare the team for the postseason.
The details
The Cougars, a Class 5A program, were overmatched against the Class 7A Hillcrest squad, which features several Division I college prospects on its roster. Hillcrest's size, speed, and depth proved to be too much for Ada to handle, as the Cougars struggled to score and get defensive stops throughout the game.
- The game took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2026 at the Gulf Coast Classic tournament in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
The players
Ada Cougars
The high school basketball team representing Ada, Oklahoma, a Class 5A program.
Hillcrest
The high school basketball team representing Hillcrest, a Class 7A program located in Alabama.
The takeaway
While the loss is disappointing for the Ada Cougars, playing against top competition from larger classifications can provide valuable experience and help prepare the team for the postseason. The Gulf Coast Classic tournament is an important annual event that allows teams to test themselves against elite programs from across the region.
