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North Rock Creek's Sophie Morris beats the throw at 2nd against Bethel in the McLoud Tournament on Sept. 5. NRC beat Stroud 13-1 and Bethel 6-3 to advance to the gold bracket.

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

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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