SMITHVILLE — There’s nothing like a pair of dramatic home runs to open a season.

The Latta Panthers got their spring campaign off to a dramatic start Tuesday, blasting back-to-back home runs in extra innings to secure a 5-3 win over Fort Gibson at the 2026 Southeast Shootout at Smithville High School.

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