Collinsville, Oklahoma
October 17, 2015
5A State Softball Champions
Collinsville Beat Pryor 2-1
In 12 Inning Finals Of 5A Fast-Pitch State Softball Tournament In OKC
Ashton Friend Homer In 12th
Pryor scored an uneaned run in the 3rd inning and had the lead until Ashton Friend (#9) returned the favor with this 5th inning score for Collinsville to even the game at 1-1. Darci Chester led off the 5th with a single. Friend reached on a fielder's choice and moved around the bases on three passed balls.
Ashton Friend (#9) broke the 1-1 tie with this game winning solo home run in the visitor's half the 12th inning.
Player Introductions Before the Final Game of 2015 (in Oklahoma City)
Lady Cards Defensively: Payton Benham in right, Taylor Reed in center, Ashton Friend in left, Gail Young pitching, Darci Chester catching, Brittany Kickapoo first, Ravyn Murphy second, Makayla Bowman short and Rylee DeLozier third base.
Makayla Bowman (#23) made a diving stop on this 2nd inning ground ball but couldn't get the ball to 3rd base in time to prevent Pryor from loading the bases with one out. Pitcher Gail Young then got a strikeout and a pop up (below) to end the early threat.
Brittany Kickapoo (#12) caught a pop up for the final out in the 2nd inning before a great Collinsville crowd.
A Collinsville error allowed Pryor to score their only run of the game in the 3rd inning.
Rylee DeLozier (#15) tagged out the runner (behind the score above) with the throw from the outfield in the 3rd inning.
Gail Young (#2) went the distance pitching all 12 inning of the finals victory over district rival Pryor.
Ravyn Murphy (#5) got the out at first in the 7th (left) with a throw from Brittany Kickapoo (#12) but she was called out in another close play at first (left) in the 8th inning.
A determined Gail Young still pitching strong in this 9th inning photo still had work to do.
Lost Opportunity -- Collinsville had one out and two on in the 10th inning when a base running error put both runners at 2nd base and caused the 2nd out.
Pryor had several base runner and chances to walk off with the win in the later inning but the Collinsville Girls found a way to keep them off the scoreboard each time after the 3rd inning.
Collinsville players were jumping for joy as they ran to home plate to greet Ashton Friend after her 12th inning slam cleared the wall (see photo near top of page).
The scoreboard at Hall of Fame Stadium in OKC still read 1-1 pending Ashton Friend's 4:44pm arrival at home plate as she completed her path around the bases with the game winning 12th inning home run. Note the board was cleared after the 10th inning and innings 11 and 12 re-used the 1 and 2 spots.
Collinsville had the lead but Pryor still had a chance in the home half of the 12th until Brittany Kickapoo snagged this pop foul for game's final out. I wish I had been quicker on adjusting the focus as Brittany ran straight towards me ... but you can still see the joy and relief on her face as the big celebration began (below) for the new state champion team. -- Ted
There was a brief "dog pile" moment, but by the time I got a clear shot it was already over.
After each girl received their individual medals from Athletic Director Jim Riley and Superintendent Lance West, the team rushed West to claim their state championship trophy. [Check back later as I hope to create a supplemental page with individual photos for each team member. -- Ted}
The girls took a small sample of "championship" dirt home with them (in addition to that already on their uniforms).
Gail Young's memorial dirt was collected inside the pitching circle as field work for the 6A game had already begun.
5A State Softball Finals 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Total
Collinsville
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Pryor
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
After Defeating Duncan 5-4 and Deer Creek 13-4 To Advance To Finals
Coach Stan Irvin, 3rd from the left, who coached current coaches Hillary (Brown) Moore and Taylor (Whisenhunt) Kite in the 2005 State Championship on the same field 10 years ago joined the current coaches Mike Henry and Rhonda Roger and current player Rylee Delozier in the 2015 post game celebration.
Collinsville Also Won State Softball Championships in 1972 & 2005

Previous Coverage:

2015 State Win Over Duncan

2015 Regional Champs


Status Update: I have my photos selected for Saturday state softball and Friday night football but have started neither photo page yet. Check back later Sunday. (4th grade football from last Saturday is still in the queue also) -- Ted Wright 11:45pm Saturday -- [Tulsa World Softball Coverage - second longest title game]
State Champs!!!
-- 12 inning 2-1 win over Pryor for Collinsville Lady Cards. Gail Young pitching gem and Ashton Friend 12th inning homer. -- more later -- Ted 8pm Saturday 10/17/2015
Collinsville Softball Ladies are in the Finals for the 5A State Softball Championship 2:30 Saturday at OKC (-vs- Pryor) with a 13-4 win over Deer Creek Friday. -- per Roberta Kickapoo Facebook report -- Ted 5pm Friday -- OKPreps
I did not attend the Friday State softball game which allowed me to finish the Thursday game page as the Friday game was in progress. Check back for results. -- Ted 2:55pm 10/16
CHS Softball Ladies eliminated Duncan 6-2 Thursday ... advance to play winner of Durant-vs-Deer Creek Friday at 2:30pm (5A State in OKC) ... check back for photos -- Ted 8:45pm Thursday 10/15/2015-- Pryor advanced past Guthrie in 9 innings before the Cardinal game. [Deer Creek Beat Durant]

Cindy McKinney's Photos For Deer Creek Game (Facebook)

Cindy McKinney's Photos For Pryor Final Game (Facebook)

Jim Riley's Summary

NewOk.com Video Interview of Ashton Friend (Facebook Link)

Owasso Reporter / Tulsa World Coverage
and please ignore their phantom 3 runs for Pryor?


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