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June 7, 2023 The Beckham County Record - 9 Cager Harrell blasts a homerun out of the park. District of Columbia and each High School), among the ECHS Baseball Pitcher named Gatorade of the 50 states that sanction state’s list of former award igh school football, girls vol- winners. leyball, boys and girls cross Being a Gatorade Player of Oklahoma Athlete of the Year country, boys and girls bas- the Year means paying it for- ketball, boys and girls soccer, ward for the next generation. baseball, softball, and boys Through Gatorade’s Play it PLYER GATORADE alumni association of state through his church. “Kash is and girls track & field, and Forward initiative, every Play- award-winners in 12 sports, a special kid on the mound,” awards one National Play- er of the Year receives a grant including Jackson Holliday said Cory Miller, head coach er of the Year in each sport. to give to one of Gatorade’s OF THE YEAR (2021-22, Stillwater High of Weatherford High School. ‘The selection process is ad- social impact partners, sup- School, Okla.), Bobby Witt “He has great command ofall ministered by the Gatorade porting Gatorade’s ambition Jr. (2018-19, Colleybille Her- the pitches he throws. Any- Player of the Year Selection to fuel the future of sport. To itage High School, Texas), time he’s on the mound for Committee, which leverages date, Gatorade Player of the Clayton Kershaw (2005-06, Elk, they have a great chance experts including coaches, Year winners’ grants have to- Highland Park High School, at winning and only need to taled more than $3.5 million scouts, media and others as across more than 1,300 orga- Texas) and Derek Jeter get a couple runs for him to sources to help evaluate and nizations. (1991-92, Kalamazoo High School, Mich.). close the deal.” determine the state winners For nearly 40 years, Gato- Mayfield has maintained in each sport. rade has honored high school The 6-foot-3, 215-pound junior left-handed pitcher a 3.33 GPA in the classroom. Mayfield joins recent Ga- athletes at the top of their and center fielder compiled a He has made a verbal com- torade Oklahoma Baseball game as teammates, support- 9-1 record on the mound with mitment to play baseball on Players of the Year Jackson ing their communities and a 0.75 ERA this past season, scholarship at Oklahoma Holliday (2021-22, Stillwater achieving academic success. leading the Elks to a 34-3 re- State University beginning in High School), Jackson Jobe From CEOs and coaches to cord and the Class 4A state the fall of 2024. (2020-21, Heritage Hall), star athletes and community semifinals. Mayfield struck The Gatorade Player of Cade Horton (2019-20, Nor- leaders, Gatorade Player of out 109 batters while allow- the Year program annually man High School), and Kale the Year winners showcase ing just 18 hits and walking recognizes one winner in the Davis (2018- 19, Westmoore the power of sport. 13 in 46.2 innings pitched. Ranked as the nation’s No. 33 CHICAGO — In its 38th nizes not only outstanding recruit in the Class of 2024 THE CHICKASAW CULTURAL CENTER year of honoring the nation’s athletic excellence, but also by Prep Baseball Report, he best high school athletes, high standards of academic posted a .364 batting average INVITES YOU TO THE Gatorade today announced achievement and exemplary TOOMPALLI' with five home runs, 38 runs Kash Mayfield of Elk City character demonstrated on scored, 43 RBI and a 611 on- High School is the 2022-23 and off the field, distinguish- base percentage. Gatorade Oklahoma Baseball es Mayfield as Oklahoma's A member of his local Player ofthe Year. Mayfield is the first Gatorade Oklahoma best high school baseball player. Now a finalist for the chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mayfield (SUMMER) FES TIVAL Baseball Player of the Year to prestigious Gatorade Nation- has volunteered locally as a be chosen from Elk City High al Baseball Player of the Year youth baseball coach and has SATURDAY, JUNE 10 School. award to be announced in donated his time to multiple The award, which recog- June, Mayfield joins an elite community service initiatives 10 a.m. - 5 P.M. Elk City Mudcats Post 181 Embrace summertime by exploring our beautiful campus. Enjoy live music, plant giveaways, youth activities and 180 Defeats Burkburnett cultural demonstrations! Blacksox 2024 17U, 7-2 Elk City Mudcats Post 181 180 wins con- the third Cale Poole singled on a 0-1 count, test against Burkburnett Blacksox 2024 17U, scoring one run, Max Trotter singled on a 1-2 7-2 count, scoring one run, Alex Aul doubled on Burkburnett Blacksox 2024 17U opened up the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs, scoring in the first inning, when Ethan Bowen threw a wild pitch allowing one run across the and Colt Randall singled on the first pitch of plate for Burkburnett Blacksox 2024 17U. the at bat, scoring one run. In the bottom of the first inning, Elk City Bowen was on the mound for Elk City Mudcats Post 181 180 tied things up at one. Mudcats Post 181 180. ‘The pitcher surren- David Cronnister’s sac fly scored one run for dered two runs on four hits over seven in- Elk City Mudcats Post 181 180. nings, striking out eight. After Burkburnett Blacksox 2024 17U Jayden Hankins was on the pitcher's scored one run in the top of the fourth, Elk mound for Burkburnett Blacksox 2024 17U. City Mudeats Post 181 180 answered with one The hurler surrendered six runs on five hits of their own. Burkburnett Blacksox 2024 17U scored when Jaxon Jimenez grounded out, over three innings, striking out two. Garrett scoring one run. Salada threw three innings out of the bullpen. Elk City Mudcats Post 181 180 pulled away Randall led Elk City Mudcats Post 181 180. for good with five runs in the third inning. In with two hits in two at bats. Elk City Mudcats Post 181 180 Loses Lead Early in Defeat Elk City Mudcats Post 180 notched four runs in the the game for Elk City Mudcats 181 180 fell behind early and third inning. Tanner Taylor, Post 181 180. Sizemore went couldn’t come back in a 15-7 David Cronnister, and Ethan two innings, allowing sixruns loss to Texoma Baseball on Bowen all contributed in the on four hits and striking out Friday. Texoma Baseball took big inning with RBIs. three. Jace Shipley and Alex Open Tue-Sat 10 A.M.- 5 P.M. the lead on a double in the Texoma Baseball scored Aul entered the game as re- Stomp Dance Demonstrations first inning. six runs in the third inning. lief, throwing one and two- Despite the loss, Elk Texoma Baseball offense in thirds innings and one-third 11 A.M. & 2 P.M. City Mudcats Post 181 180 the inning was led by Garrett of an inning respectively. 867 Cooper Memorial Drive did collect ten hits in the Murray, Grey Johnson, Dean, Elk City Mudcats Post high-scoring affair. Unfortu- and Jordan Jacoba, all driving 181 180 saw the ball well Sulphur, Oklahoma nately, Texoma Baseball had in runs in the frame. today, racking up ten hits in 1-35, Exit 55 CHICKASAW. ten hits on the way to victory. #25 led things off on the the game. Cronnister, Kasen 580-622-7130 Texoma Baseball got on pitcher's mound for Texoma LeGrand, and Max Trotter all CHICKASAWCULTURALCENTER.COM the board in the first inning Baseball. undefined allowed had multiple hits for Elk City when Kreasen Dean doubled ten hits and seven runs over Mudcats Post 181180. Cron- on a 3-1 count, scoring one five innings, striking out nister went 3-for-3 at the AdventureRoad.com Sas “ee Travel Partner — CULTURAL CENTER run. three. plate to lead Elk City Mudcats Elk City Mudcats Post 181 Braedon Sizemore started Post 181 180 in hits.