The Caney Lady Cougars are headed back to the state fast-pitch tournament for the third consecutive season, and this year they have more history in their sights.
Caney enters the Class B Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association State Tournament as the No. 2 seed after another strong season. The Lady Cougars will open the tournament against No. 11 Kiowa (23-12) at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, at Firelake Ballfields in Shawnee. If Caney advances, the Lady Cougars will face the winner of No. 3 Roff (28-9) and No. 9 Soper (27-10) at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The Class B championship game is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10; however, the time is to be determined.
In the Class B state tournament, Caney has a 5-1 record against the field with wins against Red Oak, Leedey, Soper and Pittsburg and a 6-5 extra innings loss at Roff.
