The Eufaula Ironheads had a strong first half, but they faltered in the second half as the Sallisaw Black Diamonds defeated the Ironheads 57-19 last Friday night at Sallisaw’s Perry F. Lattimore Stadium.

The Ironheads (0-3) took the game’s opening possession and marched downfield. On fourth-and-goal from inside the Sallisaw 1-yard line, running back Peter Lee took it in for the score. Jax Hickman’s extra point failed, keeping the Ironheads ahead 6-0 with 7:55 left in the first quarter.

However, from there, it pretty much was all Sallisaw.

On Eufaula’s next possession, Sallisaw defensive back Kenyan Hill recovered a fumble at the Eufaula 31-yard line with 6:24 remaining in the period.

The drive was capped off by Sallisaw quarterback Kase Adams taking it in from a yard out. Ethan Girdner’s extra point put the Black Diamonds (2-1) ahead for good at 7-6 with 3:11 left in the period.

In the waning seconds of the first quarter, Eufaula was in punt formation. The snap went over the punter’s head, but he retrieved the ball. He tried to get the punt off, but Sallisaw special teams player Logan Bethel had other ideas as he blocked the punt, which ended up bouncing right into the hands of teammate Matthew McGrew, who went untouched about 10 yards for the score with 10 seconds left. Adams ran in the two-point conversion to up Sallisaw’s advantage to 15-6 after the opening period.

It didn’t take long for the Ironheads to get closer as on the first play of the second quarter, Eufaula quarterback Koltyn Lane connected with Luke Hodgins on a 55-yard TD pass play. The Ironheads tried for the two-point conversion, but the pass play was broken up by Bo Qualls at the goal line to keep Sallisaw ahead 15-12 with 11:49 left lead, and from there, Green took control.

The Lady Ironheads padded their advantage in the third inning. After Muldrow committed an error, Ava Neill grounded out to bring in another run. Moments later, another miscue by the Bulldogs allowed Eufaula to plate one more, making it 3-0.

Lovett, one of the honored seniors, delivered in the middle of the lineup with a key hit that drove in two runs, finishing her night 1-for-2 at the plate. Fellow senior Peterson set the tone at the top of the order, sparking the offense with a 3-for-4 outing. Green also helped herself with two hits at the plate.

For Muldrow, Jaydin Dean worked six innings, giving up four runs (only one earned) on seven hits while striking out two. Kaydence Young and Noelia Parga managed the Bulldogs’ only hits.

As the final out was recorded, the scoreboard told the story: Ironheads 4, Bulldogs 0. But for Lovett and Peterson, the victory was about more than runs and hits—it was about leaving their mark on Chris Gawf Field one last time as seniors.

“These girls have given everything to this program,” head coach Ryan Green said. “It’s only fitting they go out with a win and a night to remember.”

Lady Ironheads dominate in 9-0 shutout over Okemah The Eufaula Lady Ironheads put together a complete performance Monday night, storming past the Okemah Lady Panthers with a commanding 9-0 victory.

Eufaula wasted no time seizing momentum in the opening inning. Leah Green ripped a triple to drive in the game’s first run, an error pushed another across, and Abby Box crushed a two-run triple to cap the fast start.

Green not only sparked the offense, she also owned the circle. The ace spun a two-hit shutout over five innings, fanning nine batters and keeping Okemah off the scoreboard.

The Lady Ironheads pounded out 10 hits in the win, with Green leading the charge at the plate as well, collecting two hits and two RBIs. Box and Rayleigh Peterson also drove in a pair of runs each to fuel the offensive outburst.

Okemah’s McGirt battled for five innings but surrendered nine runs (six earned) on 10 hits. Kinley Cook and Gaxiola managed the only two hits for the Lady Panthers.

With dominant pitching, timely hitting, and aggressive base running, the Lady Ironheads showed why they’re a force to be reckoned with this season.

Green powers Lady Ironheads past Sallisaw with bat and arm

Eufaula sophomore Leah Green was unstoppable on both sides of the ball as the Eufaula Lady Ironheads stormed past the Sallisaw Lady Black Diamonds 9-4 on Tuesday night at Chris Gawf Field.

Green turned in a monster night at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a towering home run to left field in the sixth inning, plus singles in the first and third frames. She drove in three runs and sparked the Lady Ironheads’ offense from start to finish.

Eufaula jumped out fast, plating a run in the opening inning on Green’s RBI single, then stretched the lead to 5-0 in the third after Briley Gragg ripped a clutch single. By the sixth, the Lady Ironheads had broken things wide open, tacking on three more runs, highlighted by Green’s no-doubt blast.

Inside the circle, Green kept Sallisaw in check all night. The right-hander scattered three hits over seven innings and struck out five while not allowing an earned run. Her dominance on the mound matched her firepower at the plate, sealing the complete game win.

Jolee Curson took the loss for Black Diamonds. The hurler went six innings, giving up nine runs (seven earned) on 15 hits, striking out two and walking two.

The Lady Ironheads racked up 15 hits in the victory. Green and Rayleigh Peterson each pounded out three hits, while Gragg and Hannah Needham added multiple knocks of their own. Eufaula also turned aggressive base running into an advantage, swiping six stolen bases on the night.

Sallisaw was led by Sydney Weedon, who collected two hits and drove in a run at the top of the lineup. Jaycie Cox and Jolee Curson also added RBIs for the Black Diamonds, but the Lady Ironheads’ early punch proved too much to overcome.