The Quiet Guardians
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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Sports
Drumright 10U compete at Cushing Districts
The 10U Cushing Lady Tigers finished 8-1 during league play and battled hard in the championship game, falling just short in a thrilling 3-4 contest to earn runner-up honors. They are, back row from left, Coach Leah Encinas, Riah Jackson, Harper Mitchell, Coach Lindsay Morgan, Saylor Dietz, Lily Vann, Collins Chavez, Valeria Cruz and coach Josh Encinas. Front row from left, Brynlee Morgan, Avery Grigg, Savy Martin, Nora Thomas and Khloe Encinas.
10U Lady Tigers runners up
The Cushing Lady Tiger 8U softball team finished the season with an impressive 13-4 record and earned runner-up honors in the end-of-season tournament. They are, back row from left, Erik Brown, Jacob Westmoreland and Dustin Kelly. Middle row from left, Malia Rockwell, Kannyn Brown, Hadley Morgan, Athena Ka’ne, Gentry Westmoreland and Clare Delong. Front row from left, Ivette Cruz, Mia Fox, Taya Kelly, Reese Laurdale and Loxi Busby.