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CHICKASHA – The Drovers dropped in both games against the No. 11 Oklahoma City Stars in the Thursday afternoon doubleheader at Bill Smith Ballpark.

The Drovers just couldn’t connect at the plate in the first game, which the Stars won 7-0, despite Morgan Bratcher throwing five strikeouts.

Game two seemed to be heading in the same direction, as the Drovers gave up six runs in the first two innings. But the Drovers...

Drovers take two from OBU

CHICKASHA – The Drovers pulled out two victories after scoring 19 runs in home conference games on Wednesday afternoon against Oklahoma Baptist, who is currently receiving votes nationally.

After winning the first one with a solid 9-3 margin, the Drovers (17-10, 3-5) turned around to give up a 7-0 lead in game two and take the game into the bottom of the eighth inning before pulling out the 10-9 victory.

In the Saddle – Brooke McLeod

CHICKASHA – With a new coach and a small team, the Drovers were bound to deal with a few hiccups through the season, but it’s nothing they aren’t eagerly fighting through, said Brooke McLeod, a junior hitting pitcher.

“We have a small team. It’s basically about just coming together,” she said. “But we’re going to get there. We are a strong team; we play together well.”

With just two pitchers and second baseman Skyler Nichols out...

Drovers earn 10th win in Wednesday sweep

CHICKASHA – The Drovers won both games of a Wednesday afternoon doubleheader against Morningside College to advance to 10-6 on the season.

After traveling all the way from Iowa, it was the Morningside Mustangs who struck first, scoring in the third inning of the first game. The Drovers retaliated in the bottom of that inning with a run by Markie LaFerney off a single by shortstop Taylor Smith.

The Drovers took the...

Hillcats come out on top Tuesday

CHICKASHA – Rogers State was able to take both games against the Drovers in a Tuesday afternoon conference doubleheader at Bill Smith Ballpark.

After giving up some early runs, the Drovers grabbed two of their own in the bottom of first after pitcher Brooke McLeod doubled to center field score lead off hitter Katie Jirak and third baseman Ashley Rasovic.

Drovers split with NCAA DII Cameron

CHICKASHA – The Drovers came from behind to win the second game and split on Saturday afternoon in their home opener against NCAA Division II Cameron University.

After falling game one 12-0, the Drovers (8-4) were eager to grab a win.

With Brooke McLeod (6-1) in the circle, the Drovers gave up an early run in the first inning. Twice after that they found themselves in a sticky situation with Aggie runners on second...

Drovers take home both SAC softball honors

CHICKASHA – USAO swept the Sooner Athletic Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week honors after a strong doubleheader against Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College last week.

Morgan Bratcher, who threw a no-hitter, was named SAC Pitcher of the Week while teammate Taylor Smith was named SAC Player of the Week.

Taylor Smith
In the two games of the week, which were both shutouts, Smith...

In the Saddle — Coach Jadyn Smith-Wallis

CHICKASHA – Starting the season 6-2, the Drover softball team — composed exclusively of returning players — is off to a strong start, said first year head coach Jadyn Smith-Wallis.

“They know exactly what each other is going to do. There are no surprises. I think that is going to be a huge factor for us this year,” she said. “I feel like the girls are really competing and working as a unit. We are fired up, definitely fired up...

Bratcher throws no-hitter Tuesday at Hillsdale

CHICKASHA – Senior pitcher Morgan Bratcher came out with the best game of her career on Tuesday afternoon, throwing a no-hitter on the road against Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College.

Bratcher, a Chickasha native, was just one walk away from a perfect game. In her five innings in the circle, she threw 11 strikeouts on the way to a 14-0 shutout.

Bratcher earned her second win of the season. She has an ERA of 1.62 and...

Returners, new coach bring hope for 2013

CHICKASHA – With nearly all returners and a fresh coach bringing new enthusiasm, the Drover softball team has a chance to make a strong impression in 2013.

In her first season at the helm of a program, Head Coach Jadyn Smith is confident the 2013 Drovers will be a force to be reckoned with this season.

“My expectations for this year are to compete to the best of our ability and finish in the top of the conference,”...

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