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Easton Welch launched a grand slam in a 2-for-3 effort Thursday as the Asher Indians blitzed Caney 13-5 in five innings.

BETHEL ACRES - Bethel had four doubles and Davenport only managed four hits as the Lady Wildcats shut out the Lady Bulldogs 7-0 on Thursday. Bethel got doubles from Bailey Tucker, Lilly Jordan, Ava Gascon and Layla Menhusen.

Dale shuts out Wister to win Ripley Tournament bracket

Dale rolls to three Thursday shutout wins in Ripley Tourney RIPLEY – The Dale Lady Pirates rolled to three shutout victories Thursday in the Ripley Tournament after blanking Hominy 1-0, Crescent 11-0 and Drumright 11-0. Dale 1, Hominy 0 Boo Herber fired a one-hitter, struck out nine and allowed no walks in pitching all six innings.

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference and its coaches picked Oklahoma Baptist to finish in fourth on Tuesday during the league’s yearly preseason release.

TECUMSEH – Better late than never. The Tecumseh Lady Savages, listless at the plate through four innings and spotting Prague a 5-0 advantage, rallied with an eight-run fifth inning to defeat the Prague Lady Red Devils 10-7 Tuesday night in Tecumseh’s season opener and Prague’s second game.

McLoud cruises past Meeker in Tuesday fast-pitch action

DALE – Braylon White doubled, drove home four runs and scored once in a 2-for-4 effort while Briar Turman fired a three-hitter over four innings Tuesday as the Dale Pirates slammed Stuart 8-0 in five innings.

Asher splits Monday softball doubleheader with Okemah