The Dewar Lady Dragons’ postseason run came to an end Monday afternoon at the Muscogee Dome, as they fell to the Okay Lady Mustangs 58-38 in a tightly contested matchup in the Class A Girls Basketball Championship Series Regionals. Despite a strong effort, Dewar was unable to overcome Okay’s late surge, marking the conclusion of their playoff journey.

--- A Promising Start in Districts

The Lady Dragons entered the postseason with confidence, earning a first-round bye in the District 1 tournament. They showcased their strength in their opening game, dominating Drumright 69-39 on Feb. 15 to claim the district championship and secure a spot in regionals.

--- Regional Tournament Struggles

Dewar faced a tough challenge in the first round of regionals on Feb. 21, where they went up against a talented Waukomis squad. The Lady Dragons struggled to find their offensive rhythm and ultimately fell 51-26, sending them to the consolation bracket.

Determined to fight their way back into contention, Dewar rebounded with a strong performance against Davenport on Feb. 22, securing a 54-40 victory to keep their postseason hopes alive. The win set up a crucial elimination matchup against Okay on Monday.

--- Heartbreaking Loss to Okay

With a chance to advance to the Area Tournament, Dewar faced Okay in a high-stakes game at the Mvskoke Dome. The game was a back-andforth battle, with both teams exchanging momentum swings throughout. Despite a valiant effort from the Lady Dragons, Okay pulled away in the closing minutes, sealing a 58-38 win to end Dewar’s season.

Although their playoff run ended sooner than they hoped, the Dewar Lady Dragons showcased resilience and determination throughout the postseason. With a strong core of players returning next season, they will look to build on their experience and make another deep playoff push in 2026.

The Lady Dragons under Coach Stephen Castlebury end the season at 22-3.