Beggs JH competes at Henryetta Festival

Lady Demons show offensive firepower but fall short against rival Henryetta

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:02pm

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The Beggs Junior High Lady Demons opened their softball game against Oktaha with an early 2-0 lead, but Oktaha responded with a 17-run first inning to defeat Beggs 17-2. In another game, Beggs jumped out to a 7-0 lead against Henryetta JH before the Lady Knights stormed back to win 9-7. Despite the losses, Beggs demonstrated offensive potential and resilience as they continue building chemistry for the season.

Why it matters

The games against Oktaha and Henryetta provided valuable early-season experience for the young Beggs squad as they work to develop chemistry and confidence on the field. The team's ability to generate offense and compete against tough rivals shows promise, even in defeat.

The details

Against Oktaha, Beggs struck first with a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but Oktaha responded with a 17-run bottom of the first to take control. Beggs recorded 6 hits in the game, led by 2 from Paisley Williams. In the Henryetta game, Beggs jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first inning, powered by home runs from Madi Jones and Gentry Kelley, but Henryetta stormed back with 9 runs in the bottom of the first to win 9-7. Crysta Courtney pitched all 4 innings for Beggs in that game.

  • Beggs struck first with a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning against Oktaha.
  • Oktaha responded with a 17-run bottom of the first inning to take control of the game.
  • Beggs jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the top of the first inning against Henryetta.
  • Henryetta stormed back with 9 runs in the bottom of the first inning to win 9-7.

The players

Paisley Williams

A player for the Beggs Junior High Lady Demons who recorded 2 hits and 1 RBI in the game against Oktaha.

Madi Jones

A player for the Beggs Junior High Lady Demons who hit a home run in the game against Henryetta.

Gentry Kelley

A player for the Beggs Junior High Lady Demons who hit a home run in the game against Henryetta.

Crysta Courtney

A player for the Beggs Junior High Lady Demons who pitched all 4 innings in the game against Henryetta.

Jess Driver

The head coach of the Beggs Junior High Lady Demons.

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What they’re saying

“The girls came out swinging and really showed what they can do when they're aggressive at the plate. Henryetta is a tough rival, but our players left everything on the field. This game gives them experience they can build on for the rest of the season.”

— Jess Driver, Head Coach

What’s next

With the loss, Beggs now stands at 1-2 on the season. Despite the outcome, the Lady Demons demonstrated offensive firepower and resilience that could serve them well in upcoming contests as they continue to develop chemistry and confidence on the field. In the wake of the tornado that struck the school on March 6, all scheduled junior high games have been canceled until further notice as officials assess the damage and ensure the safety of students and staff. The Beggs JH squad will not let this setback get them down; they are staying focused and will continue practicing so that when their time on the diamond comes, they are ready to compete at their best.

The takeaway

The Beggs Junior High Lady Demons showed promise and potential in their early-season games, demonstrating an ability to generate offense and compete against tough rivals. While they came up short in the end, the team's resilience and determination to improve will serve them well as they work to build chemistry and confidence for the remainder of the season.