Soper 12U are Runner-up State Champs

SOPER — The Soper 12U Lady Bears were edged by Extreme Heat (Atoka) Saturday by a single run (1-0) to claim the State Babe Ruth Softball Championship. According to Soper coach Matt Garrett, the three-team tournament boiled down to a pitching battle with the team throwing the most strikes favored to win. Soper defeated the Antlers Swag to advance to the Championship game against Atoka’s Extreme…