Local softball teams get state tourney experience

As the clouds departed and the sun finally started shining, the OK Kids 8U Softball State Tournament at Clinton’s Schumacher Fields in Acme Park was finally able to continue after rain knocked the tournament out of commission Thursday evening and all of Friday.

Due to the inclement weather that passed through the area Thursday evening and Friday morning, the remaining six games of the OK Kids 8U State Softball Tournament from the opening round had to be pushed back to Saturday.

(AP) – The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that also includes Marcus Smart heading to the Memphis Grizzlies, two people with knowledge of the deal said Thursday morning.

Hobart’s Taylyn Rose

Hobart’s Taylyn Rose sends the ball into the outfield for a single during the 8U OK Kids Softball State Tournament Thursday at Acme Park.

Madilynn Barber of Thomas throws the ball back to the pitcher during the opening game of the state tourney.

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