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Dragons, Lady Dragons dominate on the diamond
B: Sports
April 2, 2025
Dragons, Lady Dragons dominate on the diamond
By PATRICK FORD Editor,

The Dewar Dragons and Lady Dragons have been on fire as they prepare to host their annual tournaments – the 2025 Dewar Gumbo Slowpitch Tournament April 3-5 and the 40th Annual Dewar Invitational Joe Fowler Gumbo Classic. Both teams have racked up impressive wins over the past week, showcasing dominant performances on both sides of the ball.

— Dragons racking up wins with big offense, lockdown pitching Dewar 10, Savanna 0 On Thursday at the Weleetka Tournament, the Dragons shut out the Savanna Bulldogs 10-0 behind a flawless day at the plate from Aidan Tomlinson, who went 3-for-3 with a double and two singles. Tomlinson set the tone early, scoring in the first and second innings. Peyton Kilhoffer powered the offense with a triple and two hits, while Stoney Yaerger and Tanner Wilson added key RBIs. Kilhoffer also pitched four no-hit innings, striking out seven.

— Dewar 12, Henryetta 0

The Dragons wasted no time on Friday against Henryetta, jumping out with a four-run first inning and adding six more in the second. Skelly Taylor and Braelin Lewis drove in two runs each, while Tomlinson showed patience at the plate with three walks. Taylor also picked up the win, allowing just one hit over three innings.

— Dewar 14, Wilburton 2

Saturday’s showdown with Wilburton was all Dragons again, as they exploded for nine runs in the third inning to secure a 14-2 victory. Johnathan Wilson and Luke Hankins each drove in two runs, and Stoney Yaerger earned the win on the mound with a three-inning, two-hit outing.

The unbeaten Dragons captured the Weleetka Tournament championship with the three wins.

— Lady Dragons blaze past opponents Dewar 12, Henryetta 0

The Lady Dragons delivered a strong performance on Friday, shutting out the Henryetta Lady Knights. Kinsey Maldonado led the way with two hits and three RBIs, while Emma Bear and Emmy Hall added two hits apiece. Cali Thomason allowed just one hit in a complete game win.

— Dewar 17, Okmulgee 2

Bre Harvell had a perfect 3-for-3 day at the plate in a 17-2 win over Okmulgee. The Lady Dragons erupted for 10 runs in the first inning and followed up with seven more in the second. Peyton Farrow drove in three runs from the bottom of the lineup, while Thomason got the win in the circle once again.

— 40th Annual Dewar Invitational Joe Fowler Gumbo Classic Thursday

10 a.m. – Henryetta vs. Meeker

12 p.m. – Winner of Game 1 vs. Tushka

2 p.m. – Dewar vs. Warner

4 p.m. – Eufaula vs. Asher

6 p.m. – Gore vs. Kiefer

Friday

10 a.m. – Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 3

12 p.m. – Loser of Game 2 vs. Loser of Game 3

2 p.m. – Winner of Dewar/Warner vs. Winner of Eufaula/Asher

4 p.m. – Winner of Gore/Kiefer vs. Winner of Henryetta/Meeker-Tushka

6 p.m. Consolation Semifinal

Saturday

11 a.m. – Consolation Final

1 p.m. – 3rd Place Game

3 p.m. Championship Game — 2025 Dewar Gumbo Slowpitch Tournament Thursday, April 3

11 a.m. – Dewar vs. Sana Fe South

12:15 p.m. – Beggs vs. Quinton

1:30 p.m. – Santa Fe South vs. Quinton

2:45 p.m. – Santa Fe South vs. Beggs

4 p.m. – Dewar vs. Quinton

5:15 p.m. – Dewar vs. Beggs

Friday, April 4 Pool A

9:30 a.m. – Preston vs. Strother

10:40 a.m. – Strother vs. Checotah

11:50 a.m. – Preston vs. Checotah Pool B

1 p.m. – Moss vs. Okmulgee 2:10 p.m. – Okmulgee vs. Davenport

3:20 p.m. – Moss vs. Davenport Cross-Pool Playoffs

4:30 p.m. – A3 vs. B3

5:45 p.m. – A2 vs. B2

7 p.m. – A1 vs. B1

Saturday, April 5 Placement Games

11 a.m. – 6 vs. 6

12:15 p.m. – 5 vs. 5

1:30 p.m. 4 vs. 4

2:45 p.m. – 3 vs. 3

4 p.m. – 2 vs. 2 (3rd Place Game)

5:30 p.m. – 1 vs. 1 (Championship) – Both Dewar squads enter these tournaments with momentum and confidence. With power hitting, aggressive base running, and airtight defense, the Dragons and Lady Dragons are poised to make deep runs in both competitions. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the teams during this exciting week of softball and baseball action in Dewar.

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