Dale junior Karsen Griggs slides into home, as the Minco catcher waits for the throw, during the third inning of the State Quarterfinal game on Oct. 6 at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in OKC. The Lady Pirates played a hard-fought game the whole seven innings and won, 3-2. They went on to the Semifinals with Pocola, but lost 2-6.

The Shawnee Fastpitch Softball Team celebrated their seniors on Sept. 27. Shown, from left, are Cecelia Gonzales-Gunville, Ki'ya Crowder, Tristyn Napier, Jocelyn Williams, Madison Conley-Smith, Mvkke'vlke'nake Woodward and Anneca Anderson. Photo provided by Harli Hitt.

Shawnee's Harlee Bullard (#10) returns the ball, as teammate Kanynn Kaseca (#13), during the Senior Night game with Coweta on Sept. 29. Shawnee lost 1-3. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh's Jessi Hull hits a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the home game against McLoud on Sept. 19. The Lady Savages won 12-0. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Tecumseh Volleyball Lady Savages celebrated their seniors on Sept. 29 before their game with NW Classen. They are, from left, Piper Goodson, Koree Thompson, Koree Thompson, Audrey Moles, Scotlynn Wingo, Brooklynn Nixon, Chloe Kelsey, Hannah Seikel, and managers, Jaycee Barham and Brody Miller. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan