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  • The Dale Pirates Basketball Team prepares to run up and claim the golden basketball trophy after winning the OSSAA Class 2A Basketball State Championship on March 8 at the State Fair Arena. The Pirates won against Cashion on March 6, 74-55; Fairland on March 7, 76-51; and, Pocola on March 8, 60-20, to take state for the fourth year straight. They end the season with a record of 30-2. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    The Dale Pirates Basketball Team prepares to run up and claim the golden basketball trophy after winning the OSSAA Class 2A Basketball State Championship on March 8 at the State Fair Arena. The Pirates won against Cashion on March 6, 74-55; Fairland on March 7, 76-51; and, Pocola on March 8, 60-20, to take state for the fourth year straight. They end the season with a record of 30-2. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • Dale junior Denton Forsythe guards the ball as he takes it up court during the Class 2A Basketball State Championship on March 8 at the State Fair Arena. The Pirates won against Cashion on March 6, 74-55; Fairland on March 7, 76-51; and, Pocola on March 8, 60-20, to take state for the fourth year straight. They end the season with a record of 30-2. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    Dale junior Denton Forsythe guards the ball as he takes it up court during the Class 2A Basketball State Championship on March 8 at the State Fair Arena. The Pirates won against Cashion on March 6, 74-55; Fairland on March 7, 76-51; and, Pocola on March 8, 60-20, to take state for the fourth year straight. They end the season with a record of 30-2. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • Dale senior Jett Higdon tries for two points while being blocked by a Pocola defender during the Class 2A Basketball State Championship on March 8 at the State Fair Arena. Also shown is sophomore Keldan Meely (#21). Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    Dale senior Jett Higdon tries for two points while being blocked by a Pocola defender during the Class 2A Basketball State Championship on March 8 at the State Fair Arena. Also shown is sophomore Keldan Meely (#21). Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • In the fourth quarter, Dale sophomore Keldan Meely puts in a layup against Pocola, as senior Levi Kelly looks on, during the Class 2A Basketball State Championship on March 8 at the State Fair Arena. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    In the fourth quarter, Dale sophomore Keldan Meely puts in a layup against Pocola, as senior Levi Kelly looks on, during the Class 2A Basketball State Championship on March 8 at the State Fair Arena. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • Dale senior Easton Edmonson gets a hug from his father and coach Jeff Edmonson after receiving his Class 2A Basketball State Championship medal on March 8. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    Dale senior Easton Edmonson gets a hug from his father and coach Jeff Edmonson after receiving his Class 2A Basketball State Championship medal on March 8. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    The Dale Pirates won their fourth straight State 2A Basketball Championship and were dominant throughout the tournament. The Pirates came into the State Tournament as the number 1 seed. They lived up to expectations as they won by an average of 21 points in the tourney, including a 40-point margin in the finals.Dale faced 11th-ranked Cashion on Thursday at the breakfast game at 9 am in t...

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