Dale made it to the state semifinals last week before falling, 2-1, to Cashion. The Pirates beat Panama, 9-3, in the first round and finished the season with 27-5 record and tanked No. 2 in the Class 2A. Top, catcher Ethan Douglas catches a chalk enhanced hard strike from pitcher Jack Rooker. Above left, pitcher Jake Rooker delivers one to the plate against Panama. Above right, Easton Edmonson applies tag on a Cashion runner after a pickoff attempt. Photos/Rick Hester
