Big news for hoops fans in Ada! The 2026 Ada News All-Star Classic has shifted its schedule to ensure more local athletes can hit the court. After all, what's a showcase without the stars who make it shine?
The action tips off with the girls game at 5:30 p.m., followed by the boys contest at 7 p.m. This adjustment was made to accommodate several players who would have otherwise missed out on the big stage. "At the end of the day, the game is about the kids, and we didn’t want to leave anyone out that wants to play," said Ada News Sports Editor Jeff Cali, the event's organizer.
But the excitement doesn't start there. The preliminary rounds of the girls and boys 3-point shootout and slam dunk contests have been pushed back 15 minutes, now beginning at 3:45 p.m. That means more time for jaw-dropping dunks and clutch shots before the main events.
The Ada News and the Area Basketball Coaches Association apologize for any inconvenience the schedule change may cause, but we think it's a small price to pay for a lineup this stacked.
Speaking of stacked, check out the updated rosters for the 2026 Ada News All-Star Classic:
East Boys Team: Gavin Hamilton (Allen), Pierce Aduddell and Cason Foster (Asher), Eli Cooper, Dallas Abbott, and Jace Birdshead (Byng), Braden Specht (Calvin), Briesan Bastible (Tupelo), and Karver Trentham (Vanoss). Coaching the East Boys is Jason Wilkerson of Byng.
West Boys Team: Milan Riley, Owen Wofford, and Hemi King (Ada), Matthyus Bruner (Holdenville), Caymen Smith and Deakon Smith (Latta), Hunter Hughes (Mill Creek), Trenton Mack (Sasakwa), and Aaron Clemens (Stonewall). Trent Storts of Latta will lead the West Boys.
East Girls Team: Cherish Woodward and Addison Prentice (Allen), Preslee Taylor and Payton Madinger (Asher), Lorren Shaw (Byng), Landree Dye (Stonewall), and Kayle Watson (Tupelo). Dottie Slabaugh of Allen coaches the East Girls.
West Girls Team: Kelbey Paracher, Jolee Myers, and Kailey Rudd (Latta), Avery Wilson (Roff), Jayla Underwood and Brenlee Underwood (Sasakwa), and Trinity Bess and Jaelee Korzan (Stratford). Clay Plunk of Latta will guide the West Girls.
Whether you're scouting future stars or just love the game, this year's All-Star Classic is shaping up to be a must-see event. Mark your calendars and grab your gear—it's going to be a night to remember!