Latta High School softball team splits games at Prague Festival

Lady Panthers defeat Prague 4-1 but fall to Choctaw 14-2

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:15pm

An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the motion and action of a high school softball game, with players' forms dissolving into expressive brushstrokes.The Prague Festival softball tournament allows smaller schools to test themselves against larger programs, providing valuable experience ahead of the postseason.Prague Today

The Latta High School softball team split a pair of games Monday at the Prague Festival, defeating host Prague 4-1 before falling 14-2 to Class 6A powerhouse Choctaw.

Why it matters

The Prague Festival is an important early-season tournament that allows smaller schools like Latta to test themselves against larger programs, providing valuable experience and insight ahead of the postseason.

The details

In the first game, Latta's Lady Panthers handled the host Prague team 4-1. However, in the second game, Latta fell 14-2 to Choctaw, a Class 6A school that is considered one of the top softball programs in the state.

  • The games took place on Monday, April 7, 2026 at the Prague Festival.

The players

Latta High School

A small high school located in Latta, Oklahoma that fields a competitive softball team.

Prague High School

The host school for the Prague Festival tournament, located in Prague, Oklahoma.

Choctaw High School

A large Class 6A high school in Choctaw, Oklahoma that is considered one of the top softball programs in the state.

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What’s next

Latta, Byng, and Roff will all continue their seasons, facing additional tough competition as they prepare for the postseason.

The takeaway

The Prague Festival provides an important early-season test for smaller schools like Latta, allowing them to measure themselves against larger programs and gain valuable experience ahead of the playoffs.