Three Okmulgee County high school baseball teams – Dewar, Morris and Henryetta – will be taking the field this week at the Weleetka Invitational Baseball Tournament, which begins Thursday and runs through Saturday. The double-elimination tournament features eight teams, promising three days of exciting matchups leading to a Saturday championship game.
Representing the county, the Dewar Dragons, Morris Eagles and Henryetta Knights will battle for tournament glory alongside Savanna, Wilburton, Weleetka, Wetumka and Stuart.
— Weleetka Baseball Tournament Schedule Thursday, March 28
• Game 1: Wetumka vs. Stuart – 11 a.m.
• Game 2: Morris vs. Henryetta – 1 p.m.
• Game 3: Weleetka vs. Wilburton – 3 p.m.
• Game 4: Dewar vs. Savanna – 5 p.m.
— Friday, March 29
• Game 5: Loser G1 vs. Loser G3 – 11 a.m. (Elimination Game)
• Game 6: Loser G2 vs. Loser G4 – 1 p.m. (Elimination Game)
• Game 7: Winner G2 vs. Winner G4 – 3 p.m.
• Game 8: Winner G1 vs. Winner G3 – 5 p.m.
— Saturday, March 30
• Game 9: Consolation Championship – 12 p.m.
• Game 10: 3rd Place Game – 2 p.m.
• Game 11: Championship Game – 4 p.m.
—The tournament provides a chance for local fans to support multiple Okmulgee County teams in one venue and for players to test themselves against quality regional competition. Each program will be looking to build momentum as the regular season continues, and a tournament title would be a solid early-season achievement.