Last week, the 2024 Oklahoma High School Fast-Pitch (Small School) State Championships took place as the Sooner State—like Georgia and a few others—played their high school seasons on the Fall.

OSSAA Fast Pitch State Championships

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Devon Park

• • October 10 – October 12, 2024 – Class A, B, 2A
  • October 17 – October 19, 2024 – Class 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A

*** Week 1 in Oklahoma saw three new state champions crowned in Classes A, 2A, and B… click HERE to read the recaps on each of these divisions. ***

This weekend will see the “Big Schools” crown their champions… here are the recaps from Friday’s caption setting up the title game matches for today….

The following information is courtesy of USASoftball.com… For more information, visit OSSAA.com.

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Semifinal Results in Oklahoma Fast-Pitch Big School State Championships

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (October 19, 2024) — Day Two of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) High School Fast-Pitch (Big School) State Championships ramped up the intensity as teams battled to stay in the race for a state title.

Teams showed grit and determination, fighting hard for a place in the final rounds. With eight schools still in action, the competition is heating up as we edge closer to celebrating the state champions for Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, and 3A.

Key matchups featured powerhouse teams fighting for a spot in the finals. Here are recaps from each class…

Notable performances of the day included remarkable outings from Braylee Spence (Lone Grove) – who pitched another outstanding game with 13 strikeouts. Harlie Chism (Weatherford) – led her team with timely hits – going 3-for-3 at the plate.

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Class 6A

In Class 6A, Choctaw and Owasso kept their momentum from Day One, delivering another dominant performance to secure their place in the championship game…

GAME 1: At the highest class, the first game saw Choctaw secure a 5-1 win over Edmond Memorial.

Edmond Memorial (6A) struck first with a sacrifice fly by Justyce Booker in the fourth inning, but Choctaw responded in the fifth when Anna Malaske singled to center field, tying the game at one.

Choctaw took control in the sixth inning. Abby Schmitz singled to score a run, followed by Devan Strecker’s double, which extended the lead to 4-1.

Catherine Melton started in the circle for Choctaw, allowing just one unearned run over three and one-third innings. Dakota Frizzell came in for relief – pitching three and one-third innings of scoreless ball, striking out two and walking one.

GAME 2: In the other semi, Owasso narrowly defeated Moore.

Owasso opened the scoring in the second inning with a single from Sydnee Thomas. Moore took the lead with Erika Summitt’s two-run homer, but Owasso responded with three runs in the third, led by singles from Katelynn Knight and Kaylee Isam.

Preslee Downing earned the win for Owasso, allowing six hits and five runs (four earned) while striking out nine. Knight and Payton Maggard drove in two runs each for Owasso, while Shaylin Compton led Moore with three hits. 

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Class 5A

In Class 5A, Piedmont and Pryor advanced with strong offensive play, pushing past their semifinal opponents…

GAME 1: Piedmont (5A) cruised to a 6-0 win over Coweta (5A).

Ashlyn Emmert got Piedmont on the board with a solo home run in the second inning. They extended their lead in the third when Kaylie Rocco lined out to score two runs, and Madeline Kimball added a sacrifice fly to score another.

Addison Underwood was lights-out for Piedmont, tossing a complete-game shutout, allowing just three hits and striking out eight over seven innings.

GAME 2: In the second contest of the 5A semi’s, Pryor clinched a thrilling walk-off victory against Duncan with a score of 4-3.

The game was tied at three in the bottom of the eighth when Tayla Vance hit a crucial single to score the winning run.

After taking an early lead in the first, Pryor fell behind 3-1 in the second due to runs driven in by Mallory Taylor and Rae Crow. However, Akiya Tsosie’s single in the sixth tied the game for Pryor.

Coda Taylor pitched a complete game for Pryor, allowing 10 hits and three runs while striking out five. Mikena Wilson started for Duncan, giving up six hits and four runs (none earned) with 11 strikeouts.

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Class 4A

Weatherford and Purcell continued their impressive run in Class 4A….

GAME 1: Harlie Chism’s perfect day at the plate helped lift Weatherford (4A) to a 3-2 victory over Tuttle (4A) on Friday.

Chism went 3-for-3 with a double and two singles, driving in two runs in the first inning to give Weatherford an early lead. Tuttle struck first in the opening inning with a run off an error, but Weatherford responded with a three-run first – thanks to Chism’s double and Joss Schulz’s groundout.

Skyler Rodgers hit a solo home run for Tuttle in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Weatherford’s lead.

Both teams showcased strong pitching. Marley Teasley led Weatherford with 10 strikeouts, giving up just four hits and two runs (one earned) over six and two-thirds innings. Avery Laird pitched for Tuttle, allowing seven hits and three runs (one earned) over six innings.

GAME 2: In the second contest in 4A, Blanchard (4A) battled until the end but fell short as Purcell (4A) pulled off a 6-5 victory.

The game was tied at five in the bottom of the sixth when Hadleigh Harp singled to drive in the go-ahead run for Purcell. Lockwood drove in two runs for Blanchard, while Purcell’s balanced attack saw five players drive in one run each.

Ella Resendiz led Purcell with six strikeouts while allowing seven hits and five runs (two earned). Kaylin Vazquez walked four times, helping Purcell accumulate eight walks overall.

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Class 3A

Lone Grove and Washington moved forward in Class 3A, relying on standout pitching and solid defense to advance…

GAME 1: In the early game of 3A semi-final play, Braylee Spence was dominant in the circle, striking out 13 batters to lead Lone Grove to a 9-1 victory over Chandler.

Spence allowed seven hits and one run over seven innings without walking a single batter. Kennedy Allen started for Chandler and surrendered 15 hits and nine runs (six earned) over seven innings, striking out six and walking two.

Lone Grove had 15 hits, with seven players each collecting two hits. Brice Wade led the team with two RBIs, and the team stole six bases. Ruthie Capps drove in Chandler’s lone run, while Halle Pittman led the team with two hits in three at-bats.

GAME 2: In the other semi-final matchup, Washington dominated Perry with a 7-0 victory.

Washington struck first in the third inning when Emersyn Massey singled, bringing in one run. Julie Hoehner extended the lead in the fourth with a solo home run, and Ava Salcedo blasted a three-run homer in the fifth. Kinzlee Pogue added a solo shot to left field in the sixth.

Olivia Palumbo was stellar in the circle for Washington, tossing a complete-game shutout, allowing just three hits while striking out three and walking one.

— Brentt Eads/Line Drive Softball