Dale’s Class 2A top-ranked Pirates came in third in the Tournament of Champions in Tulsa over the holidays.
The Pirates bounced Nathan Hale, ranked 18th in Class 4A, by 25 points in the first round. They lost to Class 6A Owasso, 60-57, in the semis, then beat Crossings Christian, 50-40, in the third-place game.
Above, Jett Higdon pulls in the rebound against Owasso despite one arm being held down.
Below, Easton Edmonson goes for a fake and drive-by.
Right, Dayton Forsythe gets a slam for the first bucket against Owasso.
Below right, Levi Kelly lines up a three point attempt from the corner against Crossings Christian Bottom, the team poses with hardware after the third-place game.
Photos/Rick Hester