Altus — Duncan struggled to take advantage of opportunities and Altus was more than up to the challenge as the Bulldogs rallied from a 6-5 deficit to pick up a 13-8 win.
The Demons committed three errors that resulted in seven runs scored and left 10 runners on base. Twice Duncan ended the inning with bases loaded as it fell to 1-3 on the season.
“We got guys that are pressing in the box right now,” Duncan coach Darren Briggs said, “and when you start pressing, it looks like a three-inch golf ball. That is the worst thing that can happen.
“The thought of negativity in the back of the mind begins to creep to the front of the head and you lose focus on the process and don’t get results.”
Dylan Linke got the start for Duncan and pitched through five innings. Linke gave up five runs in the first two innings and settled down to hold down the Bulldog attack as Duncan took a 6-5 lead. Linke was taken out after hitting the leadoff batter and gave way to Randal Snider, who gave up eight runs, three of which were earned.
“We did a better job of swinging the sticks,” Briggs said. “We had hits, but we didn’t have some at the right time. We gave away free bases and it’s hard to avoid the big inning when you do that. When we have the opportunity, we don’t get production. When you have guys on base that is when you really them.
“The thing about baseball is this. It’s a mentally tough game and if you let one play, one at-bat define who you are or how your game is going to wind up, you are going to be in trouble. And that is where we are at. We are playing seven innings, we are going to make mistakes. There is no panic. We are only four games into the season and we are a good ball club.
One at-bat is all it takes.”
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Playoff hoops start tonight
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Demons going after dual state title
For many years, Duncan High School has been known for its proud wrestling tradition. On Saturday the Demons will have a chance to add to that growing tradition as they take part in the Class 5A Dual State Championships, which will be held at Yukon High School starting on Saturday at noon.
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Area teams set for big week
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Senior night for Duncan
There will be a sense of pride plus plenty of emotion Friday night at Duncan Gymnasium.
At 6:30 p.m. the No. 13 Duncan Lady Demons (15-7) will take to the floor against Ardmore (1-18) on Senior Night. Seniors Ashley Gonzalez, Hannah Allen, Dani Jo St. Clair, Britton and Brooklyn Scott along with D’Shala Culberson and Jamesia Milton will be honored during the contest. -
Indians prepare for dual state
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Carletti-Silva inks with Army
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Demons rout Altus
After a tough loss on the road last Friday night against Lawton MacArthur, it seemed the Duncan Demons needed a boost to get themselves going for the last week of the season. DHS had its sights set on using the Altus Bulldogs as the tool for their motivation Tuesday night at Duncan Gymnasium.
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Lady Outlaws smother Rush Springs, 38-28
It wasn’t one of Marlow’s best offensive performances of the season. Luckily it was one of the Lady Outlaws best defensive showings.
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Culberson, DHS hold off Lady Bulldogs
There is a saying, “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” For the Duncan Lady Demons, a rematch against Altus at Duncan Gymnasium on a chilly evening seemed like the perfect motivation to help DHS avoid a two-game losing streak Tuesday night.
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Duncan hosts Altus tonight
ometimes it’s not how hard you fall, it’s how fast you get back up.
After a tough overtime loss Friday night at Lawton MacArthur, the No. 14 Duncan Lady Demons (14-7) will look to rebound this evening against the No. 11 Altus Lady Bulldogs (12-6) with tip-off set for 6:30 p.m. from Duncan Gymnasium. - More Sports Headlines
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