VELMA — The Lady Comet softball team made the 100-mile trek of the Binger-Oney Lady Bobcats seem just a bit longer than it regularly would have. Velma-Alma made easy work of the Lady Bobcats, defeating them 8-2 Tuesday.
The Lady Comets started off slow, trailing after the first. The Velma-Alma defense led by pitcher Micah Thompson, allowed two runners to get on base in the first inning, and allowed one of the two runs on the evening. The Velma-Alma offense just couldn’t get the wheels to meet the ground in the first inning, failing to get a runner on base.
In the second inning, the Lady Comets turned things around and sent Kaitlin Anderson, Hillary Tivis, Cheyenne Wright and Shalyn Files across home plate.
Thompson tightened her belt, and the defense followed suit by holding the Lady Bobcats to no runs. Thompson allowed three Binger base runners, but the Lady Comet defense rallied and sent them back to ride the pine.
The third inning was relatively short, with the Binger defense forcing Velma-Alma to send the first three runners back to the dugout. The Lady Comet defense made quick work of the Lady Bobcats allowing one earned base, but stranding the runner. In the fourth inning, the Lady Comets struck again with Kaylee Sanner and Shalyn Files scoring. Shalyn Files suffered a scare when an errant pitch struck her in the head but the protective equipment held up and she took her base without any hesitation.
The fifth inning was the last time Binger-Oney would send a runner across the plate. The Lady Comets let a few runners get on base, but after one score, the Lady Comets bore down and ended the threat.
The Lady Comets struck in the sixth inning with Kaylee Sanner and Cheyenne Wright adding two more tallies to the home team score. The Velma-Alma defense didn’t have to stay on the field too long in the sixth, throwing out the first two runners at first, and acquiring the third out by catching an easy pop fly.
Micah Thompson showed her value by striking out 2 in the final inning, and sending the third packing after being tagged out at first.
Thompson played well and gets another notch in the victory column. Velma coach Jimmy Miller said “She’s doing great, she’s coming off an injury and getting better everyday.” Although he was extremely happy with the victory he knows there are still ways to improve and knows getting better is essential.
“ Defensively we need to reduce errors, and (offensively) pick our pitches better,” Miller said.
The Lady Comets wrapped up the night with a game against Amber-Pocasset. Look in the Thursday edition of the Duncan Banner for results.
Central High 4, Walters 3
CENTRAL HIGH — Caitlin White hit a sacrifice fly deep enough to score Amy Benton in the seventh and lift Central High to a 4-3 win over Walters. The Lady Bronchos scored two in the sixth to get into position for the win.
Krista Sparks went the distance to pick up the win, striking out six and walking two while giving up eight hits.
Morgan Hood had the big bat for Central High, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a home run. Hood finished the night with three RBIs. Klaleigh Jung was 1-for-2 with two runs to help lead the Lady Bronchos, which improved to 9-7.
Bray-Doyle 7, Verden 4
VERDEN — The Bray-Doyle Lady Donkeys knocked off Verden 7-4 to improve to 12-9 on the season. Sarah Justus picked up the win in the circle, finishing with six strikeouts.
Shelby Copeland was 2-for-3 with three RBIs to help pace an impressive Bray-Doyle offensive attack. Codie Solomon and Erika Hatfield were also 2-for-3. Kendra Balthrop had one hit, a triple and finished with three RBIs.
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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
With the second weekend in February comes the first part of the busiest three weeks on the high school wrestling schedule, Dual State.
The Comanche Indians will be making the three hour drive to Cushing, looking to advance past the semi-finals, something which has eluded them the past two years thanks to Perry. -
Carletti-Silva inks with Army
Though his feelings were strong, Jim Holloway tried not to have too much influence on the decision.
Duncan’s head football coach didn’t want to push his senior quarterback into leaning one way or another. -
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.
For only the third time this season, Marlow held an opponent to fewer than 30 points and the Lady Outlaws topped the visiting Rush Springs Lady Redskins, 38-28. -
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. -
Bray hands Turner its first loss
The Bray-Doyle Lady Donkeys picked up one last shot of momentum Monday night before heading into the Class A district tournament.
The Lady Donkeys took control early and never let up, topping previously unbeaten Turner, 68-51 at home on senior night to finish the regular season on a five-game winning streak. -
Velma-Alma rolls Healdton, 52-36
Make it six in a row for the Velma-Alma Lady Comets.
Senior Night proved to be quite beneficial for V-A thanks to a strong second half, which broke open a close game, giving the Lady Comets a 52-36 victory over the Healdton Lady Bulldogs. -
UNTARNISHED
Monday night saw the No. 4 Velma-Alma Comets send a clear message to the rest of the field in the playoffs: The road to Oklahoma City will run through Velma, one way or another.
V-A wasted no time in dismantling the Healdton Bulldogs on Senior night, as the Comets finished the regular season 23-0, thanks to a 72-12 victory. - More Sports Headlines
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