The Dale Lady Pirates Fast Pitch team celebrate with a dogpile after getting the third out in the eighth inning of the Class 2A Fast Pitch State Championship at FireLake Ball Fields on Oct. 10. The Lady Pirates conquered Crescent, 11-2, in the quarterfinals on Oct 8; were victorious over Vanoss, 5-4, on Oct. 9; and won over Warner in the Championship, 4-2, in an extra inning. They end the season with a record of 39-4. See more photos on page B1. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
