Coach Eric Smith encourages the Lady Pirates during a timeout. Dale lost in the quarterfinals game against Vanoss, 39-44. Photo courtesy of Rick Hester, Lincoln County News
The Dale Lady Pirates suffered a heartbreaking loss in the quarterfinals of the State Tournament last Thursday afternoon, March 12, at the new OG&E Coliseum in OKC.
The top-rated Lady Pirates faced fifth-ranked Vanoss, and the game was a battle of defenses, especially early in the contest. At the 4:00 minute in the opening quarter, the teams were tied 3-3, and Dale was on top, 9-8, with a minut…
