As spring sports got underway across Okmulgee County, local baseball and softball teams stepped onto the field for their first matchups of the season, showcasing both dominant performances and hard-fought battles.
As spring sports got underway across Okmulgee County, local baseball and softball teams stepped onto the field for their first matchups of the season, showcasing both dominant performances and hard-fought battles.
--- Dragons start strong with pair of wins The Dewar Dragons opened their season in commanding fashion with back-to-back victories, first shutting out Mason 18-0 and then cruising past Weleetka 10-2.
In the 18-0 rout over Mason, Dewar’s offense erupted for 13 runs in the first inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from Peyton Kilhoffer. Blake Silkwood delivered a flawless performance on the mound, striking out six and allowing no hits over three innings.
--- Stats
• Peyton Kilhoffer - 2-for-2, HR, 4 RBI
• Luke Hankins - 2-for-2
• Stoney Yaeger - 1-for-1, 2 RBI
• Blake Silkwood - 1-for-1, RBI; 3 IP, 6 K, 0 H, W - The Dragons followed up with a 10-2 victory over Weleetka, overcoming an early deficit with a four-run third inning fueled by smart base running and key hits. Ayden Been took the win on the mound, striking out six over four no-hit innings.
--- Stats
• Luke Hankins - 1-for-4, 3 RBI
• Peyton Kilhoffer - 1-for-3, RBI
• Jeron Brison - 1-for-2, 2 BB
• Ayden Been - 4 IP, 6 K, 0H, W --- Bulldogs fall to Meeker in season opener The Okmulgee Bulldogs had a tough start to their season, falling 10-0 to Meeker. Meeker set the tone early with a six-run first inning, and Okmulgee struggled to recover. Meeker’s Daythan Lawson had a standout game, going 3-for-3 with three RBIs, while pitcher Bryce Bussell dominated on the mound, striking out eight and allowing no hits over four innings.
--- Stats
• Jeremiah Cobb: 3.2 IP, 9 ER, 8 H, L --- Lady Demons off to hot start
The Beggs Lady Demons softball team wasted no time making a statement, securing dominant victories over Prue (14-6) and Drumright (11-1).
In their matchup against Prue, Beggs overcame an early deficit and erupted for seven runs in the fifth inning. Key contributors included Angel Aylor, Chloe Cooper and Ruby Tenison, each delivering clutch hits. --- Stats
• Chloe Cooper - 2-for-3, 2B, RBI
• Angel Aylor - 2-for-3, 2B, RBI
• Ruby Tenison - 2-for-3, RBI; 5 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 1 K - Against Drumright, the Lady Demons flexed their offensive power with a seven-run second inning, featuring a three-run home run by Chloe Cooper. Abby Yandell was steady in the circle, allowing just one run over four innings.
--- Stats
• Chloe Cooper - 3-for-4, HR, 5 RBI
• Angel Aylor - 3-for-4, 2 RBI
• Abigail Harmon - 3-for-4
• Abby Yandell - 4 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 1 K --- Beggs JH falls to Mounds
In junior high action, the Beggs Junior High squad struggled against Mounds, falling 7-0. Mounds capitalized on errors early, while their pitcher dominated, striking out 11 in four innings.
--- Stats
• Dason Sparkman - 1-for-2
• Hunter Driver - 2 IP, 5 R, 2 H, 4 K, L
