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B: Sports
September 20, 2024
County Softball at a Glance
By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR

Lady Dragons defeat Weleetka

In a dominant display, the Dewar Lady Dragons blanked Weleetka with a 10-0 victory fueled by Kinsey Maldonado’s stellar performance. Maldonado drove in four runs, highlighted by a home run in the second inning that set the tone. She continued her offensive prowess with key singles in the third and fourth innings, contributing to Dewar’s commanding lead. Temperance Parker pitched a shutout, striking out nine over four innings, while Dewar’s defense remained flawless, securing the win without committing any errors.

— Beggs fires on all cylinders against Rejoice The Lady Demons cruised to a 9-0 win against the Rejoice Christian Lady Eagles, powered by a standout performance from Emma Trimble, who started with an inside-the-park home run in the first inning. Addison Dossett dominated on the mound, pitching a no-hitter and striking out nine over five innings. The Lady Demons capitalized on their offensive opportunities, with Haylee Baughn, Ruby Tenison and Emma Trimble driving in runs to secure the decisive victory.

— Morris falls to Lincoln Christian

Despite Alli Guynes’ three-hit effort, the Morris Lady Eagles fell short against Lincoln Christian, losing 12-5. Guynes doubled twice and singled, showcasing her offensive prowess. Despite their efforts, Morris struggled defensively, committing crucial errors that Lincoln Christian capitalized on early in the game. Paige Hall pitched valiantly in relief, but Lincoln Christian’s strong hitting and base running proved decisive in their victory.

— Preston surges past Stroud

The Preston Lady Pirates dominated Stroud with a 9-1 victory, highlighted by a five-run second inning that set the tone. Josie Cope pitched effectively, backed by strong defensive play. Preston capitalized on Stroud’s errors and aggressive base running to secure the win, setting the stage for their upcoming games.

— Okmulgee drops game to Gore Despite Brylee Edlin’s threehit performance, the Okmulgee Lady Bulldogs fell to the Gore Lady Pirates in an 8-6 contest. Okmulgee showed resilience with 15 hits but struggled to contain Gore’s offensive onslaught in the fourth inning. Tiah Harjo and Edlin led Okmulgee’s offense, while their aggressive base running and solid defensive play were evident throughout the game.

— Wilson shuts out Wewoka The Wilson Lady Tigers cruised to a 12-0 victory over Wewoka, sparked by an explosive eight-run fourth inning. Jaslene Proctor pitched effectively, supported by strong offensive contributions, including a threerun inside-the-park home run by Peyton Lollis. Wilson’s disciplined approach at the plate and error-free defense ensured their dominant performance and secured the win.

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