El Dorado slips past Lady Bucks in extra innings

Contributed photo Culture changers...A group of seniors, who are also close friends, have played a major role in the revitalization of Smackover's female athletics (from left to right) Jessica McDaniel, Kristin Gentry, Allie Ward, Maggie Butterfield, Magan McDaniel, and Sarah Poff. The six seniors have earned numerous accolades in various sports.

SMACKOVER – For the second time in about a week, Smackover and El Dorado were locked into an evenly matched ballgame.

However, similar to the contest a few days ago, errors made a difference in the outcome.

The Lady Bucks committed two costly miscues in the ninth inning, and it led to El Dorado’s 4-2 road victory Wednesday.

The game was tied at two at the start of the ninth.

With one out in the inning, Cassie Martin got on base due to a fielding error at second. Once the ball was garnered, a high throw from rightfield to ho...

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July, 2008