Earlsboro freshman Zory McGregor dives into home, as Macomb sophomore Rylee Hancock tries to tag her but loses the ball during the Little River Conference Tournament game on Sept. 4. Earlsboro junior Payten Gentry stole home shortly after McGregor. The Lady Wildcats beat the Lady Hornets, 6-2, in addition to winning three more games to become tournament champions. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Dale junior Briar Turman smacks the ball in the fifth inning of the Asher Baseball Festival at Asher on Sept. 5. Dale won this game, 12-0, as well as their other two tournament games. Games were also held at Shawnee High School. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee junior JaNya Bruner keeps the ball in play during the home game with Del City on Aug. 28. Also shown are Ava Plumley, Molly Megehee and Khloe Smith. The Lady Wolves won, 3-0. Their scores were 25-20, 25-18 and 25-11.

Hunter Bertram tries to go around the Marlow defense in the season opener Aug. 29. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

Dr. Don Rominger Jr.

Dick Bowman

Tecumseh senior Hollin Barnes gains yardage during the first Savage home game on Sept. 13, 2024. File photo

The NRC softball team took on Tecumseh at Firelake. NRC won 5-0. Sophie Morris slides safely home. Photo Courtesy of Gowin Photography

Bethel senior Luke Quinter tackles North Rock Creek's #4 in a scrimmage on Aug. 22. They also faced off against Bridge Creek. Bethel's first home game of the season is on Sept. 12 at 7 pm against McLoud, and North Rock Creek plays at home, after two away games, on Oct. 10 at 7 pm with Pauls Valley. Cheyanna Dietz, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee's pitcher, Chochana Martin, consults with Coach Alex Flores during the home game against Putnam City North on Aug. 22. The Lady Wolves won, 7-5. Cheyanna Dietz, Countywide & Sun