Kindler’s coaching tree keeps growing
NORMAN — OU’s women’s gymnastics team wasn’t supposed to be home this week. The Sooners were supposed to be shipped elsewhere — to Illinois or Washington, Alabama or North Carolina — for the NCAA regionals.
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Dale squad crushes Blanchard, Newcastle
NEWCASTLE – Madi Conley slugged two home runs and Karsen Griggs went deep once Monday as the Dale Lady Pirates capped off a perfect 2-0 day with an 11-1 hammering of host Newcastle in 3 ⁄2 innings.
OBU’s Pruitt named GAC Player of the Week
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Oklahoma Baptist first baseman Dan Pruitt was selected as the Great American Conference’s Player of the Week on Monday after his efforts helped the Bison sweep Arkansas Tech last weekend.
Tecumseh defeats Harrah, improves to 8-3
TECUMSEH —A nail-biting 3-2 victory over Harrah and a 12-0 run-rule triumph over Bethel raised Tecumseh’s record to 8-3 Monday. In the opener against Harrah, Tecumseh took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on singles by Serenity Jacoway, Bristin Hayes, Katelyn Fleming (RBI), Jessi Hull and Lauren Taylor.
Byng upends visiting Seminole
BYNG — Seminole’s Chieftains fell 10-0 to Byng Monday as the game was stopped after four innings on the run rule. Byng netted six runs in the third inning and four runs in the fourth.
Errors hurt Dale in loss to Latta
LATTA — Dale’s Pirates were outhit 8-4 and committed four errors Monday en route to an 11-2 loss to Latta. The game was concluded after 4 1 ⁄2 innings via the run rule.
Manning fuels Prague past Stroud
STROUD — Demi Manning collected two home runs, including a grand slam in the fifth inning, and finished with seven runs batted in Monday as Prague belted Stroud 23-15 in an offensive frenzy. Prague was credited with 27 hits with Tessa Cooper notching three doubles and driving in three runs.
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NFL owners approve rule change for OT in playoffs PALM BEACH, Fla. – The NFL is changing its sometimes controversial overtime rules to guarantee each side gets the ball in the playoffs.
Anthony, Morris hurl Bethel past Prague
PRAGUE — Bethel hurlers Connor Anthony and RJ Morris combined to knock off Prague 5-3 Monday in seven innings. Anthony, the starter, gave up three runs (one earned) in a 4 2/3-inning outing.
Shawnee competes at Bethany
BETHANY – The Shawnee High School girls and boys track teams combined for eight top-six finishes Saturday in the 59th Annual Ed Forester Bethany Invitational. The Lady Wolves finished seventh on the girls’ side in the team standings while the Wolves were eighth on the boys’ side.