Top, Hannah Earlywine’s North Rock Creek teammates await at the plate as she comes home after slugging a home run in the Lady Cougars’ state semifinal game against Tishomingo. Photo/Brian Blansett Above left, Dale second baseman Makenzy Herman throws to first to complete a double play for the Lady Pirates’ in the win against Pocola in the state semifinals. Photo/Rick Hester Above right, Karsen Griggs slides safely into third in Dale’s first-round win over Minco. Photo/Rick Hester North Rock Creek downed Comanche, 5-4, in the Class 3A first round and fell to Tish, 7-5, in the semifi nals. Dale beat Minco, 3-2, in the first round before falling to Pocola, 2-0, in the semifinals.