Dale junior Kam Wilson runs home in the second inning of the Sept. 5 Tushka game during the Asher Festival of Champions baseball tournament. The Pirates won that game, 10-2, and the game with Calumet on Sept. 6, 9-1. Games were played at Dale and Asher with eight other teams from across the area. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

North Rock Creek’s Aubree Shivelhood lays down a bunt in action Friday. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

Asher freshman Raina Timms slides into home during the third inning of the home game against Community Christian School on Sept. 5. The Lady Indians won, 10-2. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Zaryah Masquas runs from third to home in the fourth inning of the Aug. 13 game with Cleveland. The Lady Savages won, 10-0. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee junior Zyron Campbell deflects a McLoud defender for a first down and 20, but a call of holding made the Wolves lose yardage during the scrimmage at McLoud on Aug. 29. They played half a game, and the Redskins beat the Wolves, 19-14. Shawnee will play their first home game on Sept. 13 at 7 pm against Ardmore, and McLoud’s first home game will be Friday (Sept. 6) at 7 pm versus Harrah. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pictured left, North Rock Creek’s Caleb Hawkins escapes two tackles and heads for the winning touchdown. The NRC Cougars opened its season Friday, Aug. 30 with a 17-7 win against Marlow.

Dale senior Heartly Snyder smacks a double in the fourth inning of the fast-pitch game at Bethel on Aug. 29. The Pirates won, 5-1. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

North Rock Creek's CJ Stephens leaps over a Tecumseh defender. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

McLoud's Taycee Lewis celebrates after hitting a double during the fourth inning of the home game with Perkins-Tryon on Aug. 26. The Lady Redskins won, 13-6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan