BY MATT HEINRICHS — SPORTS EDITOR

Cherokee defeated Okoboji 14-7 in nonconference baseball action on Thursday, June 9, but the Braves were eventually forced to forfeit after using an ineligible relief pitcher. The game officially went down as a 7-0 win for the Pioneers.

Given the rule changes for pitcher eligibility in recent years, Okoboji coach Rory Marra said it’s a mistake that could happen to anyone.