DIAMOND DEBUTS

Kingfisher softball and Lomega baseball both had the chance to show off improved facilities as their 2023 fall campaigns began last week. Unfortunately for the home teams, the visitors pulled off wins in each one. On the left, KHS pitcher Kinlee East delivers to home plate against Bethany on Tuesday. KHS built a 5-1 lead, but eventually fell 8-6 to the Bronchos. On the right, Okarche’s Easton Roby heads toward home during the decisive fifth inning. Roby had a double that produced runs and scored in the Warriors’ 4-1 victory over Lomega. [KHS photo by Russell Stitt/Okarche photo by Michael Swisher]