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JH Lady Whippets close out season against Dover, Calumet
Last week, the Okeene Junior High softball team wrapped up their fast-pitch season with a pair of games against Dover and Calumet on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday evening, the Lady Whippets fell to 11-3 to Dover, before just coming up short against Calumet the following night 3-2.
Softball season ends in disappointing fashion for Okeene
Last week was one of early excitement and midweek heartbreak for the Okeene Lady Whippets. When the week started, Okeene was getting ready to play in their final two regular-season games with the playoffs to start on Thursday morning.
Okeene’s seven-game win-streak snapped
The Lady Whippets hosted a trio of games last week, including Geary on Monday for their Senior Night honoring the two seniors on the roster, Hailey Swart and Aline-Cleo’s Leah Ramey. Okeene dropped their first two contests of the week against Geary and Thomas, before getting back in the win column against Merritt on Thursday.
Whippets earn first victory of season with late drive
The Okeene Whippets had a lot to celebrate last Friday after defeating Sharon-Mutual 20-14. Not only was it the Whippets’ Homecoming Game, but Okeene also pulled off their first victory of the season, as well as the first for Reece Brickman as head coach.