Softball State Tournament Preview: Sandites headed to State for 5th-straight year

The 2019 Fast Pitch Softball Team won the Sandites’ fifth-straight Regional Title.

The Charles Page High School fast pitch softball team (23-12) went 4-1 at this past week’s Regional Championship, coming back from a Tuesday night loss to win three-straight on Wednesday.

The Sandites got to beat two rivals in the Regional playoff, taking out Sapulpa 11-1 and Choctaw 10-0 and 2-1.

SEE RELATED: Sandites win fifth-straight Regional Championship, 17th overall.

Sand Springs will travel to the OSSAA 6A State Tournament Thursday, October 17th in Shawnee. The Sandites will play Moore at the Firelake Ball Fields at 18160 Rangeline Road, Shawnee, OK 74801.

Ice chests, glass containers, food, drink, and tobacco will not be permitted. Tickets are $7.00 for both students and adults. The home team at each game will be decided by coin toss. The team on the top line of the brackets will occupy the third-baseline dugout.

Quarterfinals

Edmond Memorial vs. Deer Creek (Field 3 - 11:00 a.m.)

Edmond Memorial (25-8) finished fifth in District 1. The Bulldogs are riding a seven game streak including a pair of upsets over the District Champs from Mustang at Regionals. They outscored their opponents 22-9 in the three-team tournament. The Bulldogs own two gold balls from 1993 and 1987. They also won the Perry Fastpitch Classic earlier this season.

Edmond Memorial has yet to meet Union, Westmoore, Broken Arrow or Sand Springs this season. They are 0-2 against Moore, split wins with Deer Creek, and have a 3-1 win over Owasso.

Edmond Deer Creek (27-9) was the District 1 runner-up and went 4-1 at Regionals, outscoring their opponents 33-16. The Antlers own a single gold ball from 2003. They are 2-0 against Westmoore and split wins with Moore and Edmond Memorial this season. They lost 3-0 to Owasso, and 4-2 to Broken Arrow, and have yet to meet Union or Sand Springs.

Sand Springs vs. Moore (Field 3 - 1:30 p.m.)

Sand Springs (23-12) has never won a State title, but made it to the finals in 2015. They placed second in District 3 and won their home Regional with a 4-1 record, outscoring their opponents 44-7. They also won the Choctaw-Carl Albert Tournament earlier this season.

The team holds a .347 batting average, .488 slugging average, .414 on-base percentage, 2.27 earned run average, and 1.24 WHIP. They average 7 runs, 9 hits, 4 walks, 3 strikeouts, 1 sacrifice, 2 steals, 1 error, and 1 double play per game. The pitching crew averages 6 hits, 3 strikeouts, and 1 walk per game.

The Sandites have yet to play Edmond Memorial, Deer Creek, or Union. They split wins with Owasso, fell 7-0 to Moore, and 8-3 to Broken Arrow.

Moore (25-10) finished third in District 1 and won the Southmoore Regional 3-0 by a combined score of 10-6. The Lions own three gold balls (2007, 2005, 1974). Moore is 2-0 against Edmond Memorial, and beat Owasso 5-0 and Sand Springs 7-0. They split wins with Deer Creek and lost 6-2 to Union, 15-13 to Westmoore, and 3-1 to Broken Arrow this season.

Broken Arrow vs. Union (Field 3 - 4:00 p.m.)

Broken Arrow (37-2) was the only team to go undefeated in their district, winning District 4, as well as their home tournament. They run-ruled their way through a 3-0 regional, outscoring their foes 34-1, and are on a 24-game win streak. The Tigers own eleven State Championships (2009, 2008, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1998, 1996, 1989, 1985, 1979).

The Tigers have more top-class State Titles than any other school and are tied with Davenport and Pocola for most in any classification. Neither Pocola nor Davenport qualified for State this year, giving Broken Arrow an opportunity to take the lead.

Broken Arrow is 2-0 against Union and defeated Moore 3-1, Owasso 6-5, Sand Springs 8-3, and Deer Creek 4-2. They have yet to meet Edmond Memorial. Their only in-Oklahoma loss was to Westmoore, 6-4.

Union (24-13) finished second in District 4 and went 3-0 at their Regional, outscoring their foes 36-9. The Redskins own four State titles (2011, 1999, 1992, 1976). Union has yet to meet Edmond Memorial, Deer Creek, or Sand Springs. They beat Moore 6-2 and Owasso 16-10, but fell 8-0 to Westmoore and are 0-2 against Broken Arrow.

Westmoore vs. Owasso (Field 3 - 6:30 p.m.)

Westmoore (30-8) won their first State title last season and won the District 2 title this year. They went 4-1 at their home Regional, losing Tuesday night and winning out on Wednesday. They outscored their opponents 53-24.

Westmoore has yet to meet Edmond Memorial but they beat Union 8-0, Moore 15-13, and Broken Arrow 6-4. They lost 6-3 to Owasso, and are 0-2 against Deer Creek.

Owasso (24-13) won District 3 and shut out their Regional opponents by a combined score of 26-0. The Rams won their lone State title in 1995. They beat Westmoore 6-3 and Deer Creek 3-0 and split wins with Sand Springs. They fell 3-1 to Edmond Memorial, 16-10 to Union, 6-5 to Broken Arrow, and 5-0 to Moore.

Semifinals

The winners of Sand Springs vs. Moore and Edmond Memorial vs. Deer Creek will play Friday at 11:00 a.m. on Field 3.

The winners of Broken Arrow vs. Union and Westmoore vs. Owasso will play Friday at 1:30 p.m. on Field 3.

Finals

The State Championship final will be played Saturday at 5:00 p.m. on Field 4.

Players to Watch

Broken Arrow: Raegan Edwards (2020 - University of Texas - Arlington).

Deer Creek: Shayleigh Odom (2020 - University of Central Oklahoma).

Edmond Memorial: Leah McAnally (2023 - University of Oklahoma).

Moore: Taylor McKittrick (2020 - University of Central Oklahoma).

Owasso: Jaycee Hampton (2020 - Northwestern Oklahoma State University), Payton Compton (2020 - Seminole State College), Paige Knight (2020 - University of Oklahoma), Chloee Sams (2020 - Labette Community College).

Sand Springs: Sabrina Usher (2020 - Rogers State University), Makenna Skaggs (2020 - Rose State College), Jordyn Pearson (2020 - Missouri Baptist University), Mackenzie Bechtold (2020 - Connors State College), Felicity Horn (2020 - Grayson Community College).

Union: Adrianna Young (2020 - Missouri Southern State University).

Westmoore: Kailey Gamble (2020 - University of North Texas).

Other Classes

The Class 5A State Tournament quarterfinal and semifinal games will be held at the same times as 6A on Field 4. The Championship game will be played on Field 2 Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

The Class 4A State Tournament quarterfinal and semifinal games will be held at the same times as 6A and 5A on Field 2. The Championship game will be played on Field 4 Saturday at 12:00 p.m.

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State Championships by School

Broken Arrow (2009, 2008, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1998, 1996, 1989, 1985, 1979)
Davenport (2013, 2012, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1992)
Pocola (1979, 1977, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1963, 1961, 1960, 1958)

Tuttle (2018, 2017, 2016, 2008, 2007, 2001, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994)

Carl Albert (2018, 2017, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2007, 2006)
Copan (1999, 1998, 1997, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988)
Dewey (1994, 1991, 1990, 1988, 1986, 1985, 1984)
Oologah (2012, 1999, 1998, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1988)
Red Oak (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2007, 2006)
Washington (2015, 2014, 2013, 2008, 2005, 2000, 1999)

Bishop Kelley (2001, 2000, 1996, 1992, 1991, 1977)

Adair (2006, 2001, 1997, 1995, 1987)
Cameron (1984, 1983, 1978, 1973, 1971)
Claremore (2003, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1994)
Dale (2018, 2017, 2014, 2013, 2003)
Sterling (2007, 2006, 1987, 1986, 1985)
Yukon (2010, 2000, 1997, 1991, 1986)

Binger-Oney (2017, 2015, 2011, 2010)
Union (2011, 1999, 1992, 1976)

Atwood (1956, 1952, 1951)
Bartlesville (1984, 1982, 1980)
Blanchard (2011, 2009, 1983)
Collinsville (2015, 2005, 1972)
Coweta (2005, 2004, 2002)
Grove (2012, 2000, 1996)
Little Axe (2012, 2011, 2010)
Meeker (2005, 2003, 2002)
Moore (2007, 2005, 1974)
Mustang (2017, 2014, 1988)

Bethel (1999, 1998)
Chandler (2016, 1962)
Chickasha (2015, 2014)
Choctaw (2015, 1994)
Edmond Memorial (1993, 1987)
Edmond North (2012, 2004)
Fort Gibson (1998, 1989)
Healdton (2009, 2002)
Kiowa (2019, 2018)
Loyal (1957, 1954)
MacArthur (2009, 2008)
Pryor (2016, 1987)
Purcell (2017, 2004)
Putnam City (1978, 1975)
Putnam West (1983, 1981)
Sasakwa (2009, 2008)
Southmoore (2016, 2013)
Tushka (2016, 2015)
Wayne (2012, 1955)
Wister (1981, 1980)

Amber-Pocasset (2018)
Berryhill (2000)
Bixby (1997)
Caney Valley (2009
Capitol Hill (1953)
Chelsea (2007)
Commerce (1993)
Crescent (1982)
Deer Creek (2003)
Depew (2008
Dewar (2010)
East Central (1990)
Fort Cobb-Broxton (2009)
Gotebo (1950)
Hammon (2011)
Hilldale (2013)
Konawa (2010)
Latta (2016)
Lone Grove (2004)
Mannford (2006)
Marlow (1997)
McLoud (2002)
Morrison (2019)
Moss (1959)
Mount Saint Mary (2010)
Nathan Hale (1993)
Newcastle (2014)
Noble (1965)
Owasso (1995)
Panama (2011)
Ringling (2008)
Rock Creek (2014)
Rush Springs (2004)
Sentinel (2004)
Shattuck (2017)
Silo (2019)
Skiatook (2001)
Sperry (1964)
Tahlequah Sequoyah (2018)
Tishomingo (2019)
Western Heights (1990)
Westmoore (2018)

Sand Springs Fast Pitch Softball Stats

Batting Average
.470 Usher
.458 Lee
.370 Horn
.364 Rector
.352 Jones
.343 Taff
.329 McNally
.298 Skaggs
.286 Jordan
.267 Hawkins
.247 Tanner
.241 Bechtold
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.500 Pearson
.250 Crawford

Slugging Average
1.03 Usher
.579 Lee
.540 Horn
.444 Jones
.429 Taff
.426 Skaggs
.424 Rector
.379 Bechtold
.343 McNally
.307 Hawkins
.286 Jordan
.280 Tanner
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.500 Pearson
.417 Crawford

On-Base Percentage
.573 Usher
.512 Lee
.449 Horn
.447 Rector
.398 McNally
.389 Skaggs
.373 Jones
.367 Hawkins
.359 Jordan
.346 Taff
.303 Tanner
.241 Bechtold
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.500 Pearson
.286 Craford

Runs
44 Lee
37 Usher
28 Horn
24 Skaggs
22 Hawkins
19 Tanner
18 McNally
14 Jones
9 Taff
7 Rector
5 Jordan
4 Bechtold
3 Harper
2 Crawford
2 Hammock
2 Burks
1 Pearson

Runs Batted In
54 Usher
19 Horn
19 McNally
17 Lee
15 Tanner
14 Skaggs
14 Rector
13 Taff
12 Jones
10 Hawkins
7 Bechtold
3 Jordan
3 Crawford
2 Pearson
1 Hammock

Hits
49 Lee
47 Usher
37 Horn
28 Skaggs
24 Taff
23 McNally
23 Tanner
20 Hawkins
19 Jones
12 Rector
10 Jordan
7 Bechtold
3 Crawford
2 Pearson

Singles
42 Lee
25 Horn
22 McNally
21 Usher
20 Tanner
20 Skaggs
18 Taff
17 Hawkins
16 Jones
10 Rector
10 Jordan
5 Bechtold
2 Pearson
1 Crawford

Doubles
9 Usher
8 Horn
6 Taff
6 Skaggs
3 Hawkins
3 Tanner
2 Crawford
2 Lee
2 Rector
2 Jones
1 McNally
1 Bechtold

Triples
4 Usher
4 Lee
3 Horn

Home Runs
13 Usher
2 Skaggs
1 Horn
1 Lee
1 Bechtold
1 Jones

Grand Slams
1 Bechtold
1 Usher

Sacrifices
9 McNally
7 Hawkins
7 Jones
6 Tanner
5 Lee
5 Taff
3 Skaggs
2 Horn
1 Crawford

Stolen Bases
15 Lee
10 Horn
7 Usher
5 McNally
5 Hawkins
4 Skaggs
4 Tanner
2 Jordan
2 Jones
1 Rector

Doubles Plays
9 Lee
8 Tanner
7 Bechtold
4 Jordan
3 Skaggs
2 Usher
2 Jones
1 Horn

Win-Loss Record
13-7 Taff (17-13)
8-3 Bechtold (12-3)
3-2 Crawford

Earned Run Average
1.07 Taff
3.24 Bechtold
6.06 Crawford

Walks+Hits/Innings Pitched
0.94 Taff
1.50 Bechtold
1.99 Crawford

Strikeouts
63 Taff
31 Bechtold
18 Crawford
1 Rector