Davenport softball head coach Heather Gaylord talks to her team after a combined high school/junior high scrimmage Monday night. Davenport kicks off its season Thursday at home against Maud. Other teams in the area have their openers next week: Chandler and Meeker play Monday at Meeker; Prague travels to Lexington on Monday; Wellston plays at Stroud on Monday; Depew goes to Carney; Agra plays Tuesday at Coyle; North Rock Creek hosts Edmond North on Tuesday; McLoud goes to Cleveland on Monday and Dale goes to Newcastle on Tuesday. Photo/Brian Blansett