SHAWNEE – Four runs, nine innings and a diving catch later, the Drovers claim the first victory in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament, overtaking No. 18 Rogers State 4-3.

The game went down to the wire and was described by Coach Mike Ross as a nail biter.

“It was just a great game. It’s what post-season baseball is all about,” Ross said. “That’s what you play for is for games like this. We just have to come out and do it...

CHICKASHA – The USAO Drovers are heading back to Shawnee this week to compete in the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament Wednesday through Saturday.

At 27-19 overall and 17-13 in the SAC, the Drovers enter the tournament as the sixth seed.

The teams will play a round-robin style within two separate pools. The champion of each pool will then compete in the championship on Saturday.



USAO plays in a pool with...

CHICKASHA – Two strong games Saturday games gave the Drovers their fourth conference sweep of the season as they overtook the Saint Gregory’s Cavaliers.

On Thursday in Shawnee, the Drovers took game one with a 5-4 victory. Saturday’s doubleheader saw 5-2 and 11-3 USAO home victories.

In Saturday’s first game, the Drovers were down 2-0 when they put themselves on the board for the first time in the fifth when Brian...

CHICKASHA – Sitting in the middle of the pack with just two conference series left, the Drover baseball players hold their fate in their hands.

“The last few series we’ve really done a lot better,” said senior Brandon Jewett. “It’s a slow start. Not really the start we wanted, but we’re coming around as a team and together. We’re planning on having a good tournament.”