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In the Saddle — Markie LaFerney

CHICKASHA – At 15-9 so far this season, the Drover softball team is well on its way to a strong season, despite what outfielder Markie LaFerney calls a small rough patch.

“I think that we started out a little rough,” she said. “We’re finally getting that team concept and getting together really well.”

In just her sophomore season at USAO, LaFerney leads the team in total runs this season, scoring 19 times for the Drovers...

USAO, Northwood split in Thursday double

CHICKASHA – In an early Thursday doubleheader, the Drovers split with Northwood University Knights, grabbing a win in the second game.

After falling in game one, Neesha Sorrell took over the circle in the second game. She pitched four innings before being relieved by Morgan Singleton, who pitched the remaining three.

The Storm stops the Drovers

CHICKASHA – Southern Nazarene, now second in conference standings, proved too much for the Drovers on Tuesday afternoon in a Chickasha doubleheader.

The Drovers took the first game into the sixth inning before either team gave up a run, but a strong five-run inning by the Crimson Storm put the Drovers in trailing position.

USAO got on the board when Katie Jirak scored an unearned run in the bottom of the sixth. Catcher...

Agpalo named SAC Pitcher of the Week

CHICKASHA – Giving up just one hit in two shutouts, senior Liz Agpalo was named this week’s Sooner Athletic Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week.

Agpalo pitched two complete games this week, earning a career first no-hitter against Benedictine College. She threw seven strikeouts in that game and was a hit batsman away from a perfect game. The Drovers went on to win that game 8-0 in five innings.

Drovers stomp the Ravens

CHICKASHA – The Drovers had two shutouts – including one no-hitter – in a Tuesday afternoon doubleheader against Benedictine College.

Neesha Sorrell pitched the first game, throwing 11 strikeouts and giving up just one hit in the five-inning game.

Designated player Liz Agpalo went 2-for-2 with three runs and three RBIs in the game.

Shortstop Taylor Smith went 2-for-3 with one run and two RBIs on a home run in...

Softball finishes tournament with a win

CHICKASHA — The Drover softball team grabbed a fourth win in the Festival in February tournament in Chickasha with a 7-2 victory over Sterling College.

In the Saturday game, the Drovers struck first with runs by Chelsea Zuchnik, Katie Jirak, Ashley Mitchell and Liz Agpalo.

Jirak had a second run in the next inning, followed by USAO’s next two batters — Skyler Nichols and Markie LaFerney.

Neesha Sorrell pitched...

USAO Softball wins three in tourney

CHICKASHA – On Friday afternoon, the Drovers hosted the first day of their second annual Festival in February softball tournament at the Chickasha Sports Complex — and they claimed three more victories.

Facing McPherson College twice and Sterling College once, the Drovers went 3-0 on the day. Lubbock Christian, a SAC team the Drovers faced twice Thursday, is the other team participating in the tournament.

No. 7 Lady Chaps outrun the Drovers

CHICKASHA – The Lubbock Christian Lady Chaps proved their No. 7 preseason ranking with two wins over the Drovers on Thursday afternoon at Bill Smith Ballpark.

USAO struggled against the Chaps in game 1 and fell in game two despite a late rally.

Second baseman Skyler Nichols scored USAO’s lone run in the first game off an RBI by Kristin Moyers. The Drovers fell 7-1.

Nichols started game two with a run in the...

Drovers comeback against No. 25 OC, split afternoon

CHICKASHA – The Drovers split on Tuesday afternoon at home against No. 25 Oklahoma Christian after mounting a comeback with seven unanswered runs late in the second game.

In game two, USAO struck first when Brooke McLeod batted in lead off hitter Skyler Nichols in the bottom of the first. The Drovers then gave up seven runs and were down 7-1 entering the bottom of the fourth. And that's when something clicked for USAO.

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In the Saddle — Coach Jenn White

CHICKASHA – Entering her third season, Coach Jenn White is excited to see what her group of players will do this time around.

“I expect to see a better team than I’ve seen since I’ve been here,” she said. “I expect to see more experience this year, more aggressive play. I’m just really excited about this team.”

Adding to the young core, White and assistant Ken Richardson brought in some junior college players and even an...