Slowpitch softball state pairings…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
It’s that time of year. SP softball officially kicks off the spring state championships. I’ll be at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium all day Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday will feature Classes A-4A (all one day) and Wednesday will be 5A-6A (all one day).
Here ya go:
Class 6A
At ASA Hall of Fame Stadium
Wednesday, May 5
Game 1: Moore vs. Tecumseh (Field 3), 11 a.m.
Game 2: Jenks vs. Tulsa Union (Field 3), 12:15 p.m.
Game 3: Poteau vs. Westmoore (Field 4), 11 a.m.
Game 4: Muskogee vs. Tahlequah (Field 4), 12:15 p.m.
Game 5: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner (Field 4), 1:30 p.m.
Game 6: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner (Field 4), 2:45 p.m.
Game 7: Championship (Field 4), 4 p.m.
Player of the week: Norman Zone
Player of the week: Norman Zone
Alec Lee, Norman
Boys soccer
The junior scored the game-winning goal as Norman upset a Putnam City North team that was unbeaten and ranked first in the NSCAA/adidas national rankings. Lee, who had two game-winners this season, helped the Tigers win the program’s first district championship since 2002.
Player of the week: Moore Zone
Player of the week: Moore Zone
Jade Staggs, Westmoore
Girls golf
Even while playing in swamp-like conditions and heavy winds, Staggs won the Mid-State Conference championship. Staggs carded a 1-under par 70 at Westwood Park Golf Course and ran away with the title by 10 strokes.
Moore: Alex Milligan with a day to remember…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
If it’s slowpitch softball season, then you know Moore is knocking on the door for a championship. The Lions have been so dominant on a consistent basis.
It sure hasn’t changed this year. This team is so deep, however, that it’s tough for any one player to stand out in a crowd.
But senior third baseman Alex Milligan made a strong statement Tuesday. She already led the state in home runs entering the day, and she put some serious distance between the rest of field by hitting a whopping seven homers in three games as the Lions cruised to three more wins.
I’ve never seen anything like that. They were all hit solid. It wasn’t one of those things where the wind helped carry them out
That second game (against Norman North), I was surprised they let her hit those final two times.” – assistant coach Stephanie Riley
Milligan has 25 home runs this season and is hitting better than .750 this year. Moore has won 11 consecutive games.
The Lions scored 65 total runs Tuesday while beating Putnam City West once and Norman twice. In game one against Norman, Milligan had four home runs and 10 RBIs. She only had two HRs and six RBIs in the second win against the Tigers.
The most amazing thing? Riley told me this is the first year Milligan has played slowpitch, “she’s doing it just for fun.” Well, if I could hit .750 and hit home runs like that, I guess I would consider that ‘fun,’ too.
Player of the week: Moore Zone
Tara Martini, Moore
Softball
In a victory over Norman, the senior went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBIs. Martini belted a double and a home run in the 13-1 triumph.
Player of the week: Norman Zone
Player of the week: Norman Zone
Will Smith, Norman North
Boys soccer
Smith scored a combined five goals and added an assist in the T-Wolves’ last two games. The junior midfielder, who leads Norman North in scoring with 13 goals on the season, netted a career-high four against Lawton Eisenhower on Friday.
Norman North sports this week
Norman North sports this week
FRIDAY
Soccer: Shawnee at Norman North, girls at 6 p.m.; boys at 8 p.m.
Softball: McLoud at Norman North, 4:30 p.m.
MONDAY
Baseball: Edmond Memorial at Norman North, 7 p.m.
Softball: Norman North at Little Axe, 4:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
Baseball: Norman North at Edmond Memorial, 7 p.m.
Soccer: Norman North at US Grant, girls at 6 p.m.; boys at 8 p.m.
Norman sports this week
Norman sports this week
FRIDAY
Baseball: Norman vs. Cache at Optimist Tournament
Soccer: Putnam City North at Norman, girls at 6 p.m.; boys at 8 p.m.
SATURDAY
Baseball: Norman vs. Lawton at Optimist Tournament, 4:45 p.m.
MONDAY
Baseball: Southmoore at Norman, 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
Baseball: Norman at Southmoore, 6:30 p.m.
Soccer: Norman at Lawton, girls at 5:30 p.m.; boys at 7:30 p.m.
Softball: Putnam City West at Norman, 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
Baseball: Mustang at Norman, 6 p.m.
Southmoore sports this week
Southmoore sports this week
FRIDAY
Soccer: Southmoore at Muskogee, girls at 6 p.m.; boys at 8 p.m.
Softball: Southmoore at Moore, 6 p.m.
Baseball: Southmoore vs. Putnam City at NW Optimist Tournament, 10 a.m.
SATURDAY
Baseball: Southmoore vs. Tulsa Union at NW Optimist Tournament, 2:30 p.m.
MONDAY
Baseball: Southmoore at Norman, 6:30 p.m.
Softball: Southmoore at Washington, 5 p.m.
TUESDAY
Baseball: Norman at Southmoore, 6:30 p.m.
Westmoore sports this week
Westmoore sports this week
FRIDAY
Soccer: Edmond Memorial at Westmoore, girls at 6 p.m.; boys at 8 p.m.
Softball: Purcell at Westmoore, 4:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Baseball: Westmoore at Broken Arrow, 12 p.m.
MONDAY
Baseball: Moore at Westmoore, 6:30 p.m.
Softball: Wayne at Westmoore, 5:30 p.m.; vs. Putnam City at 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
Baseball: Westmoore at Moore, 6:30 p.m.
Soccer: Mustang at Westmoore, girls at 6 p.m.; boys at 8 p.m.
