The Tivy Antlers baseball team opened District 26-5A play with an emphatic 8-2 victory over Fredericksburg on Tuesday night at Antler Field, setting an early tone in what promises to be a competitive district race.

Senior pitcher Jake Morales was dominant on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while allowing just four hits. At the plate, the Antlers offense came alive in the third inning with a five-run rally highlighted by a two-run double from junior outfielder Cole Patterson.

“The boys came out ready to play tonight,” said head coach Robert Garza. “Jake set the tone on the mound, and the lineup backed him up. That’s the kind of team effort that wins district championships.”

The Antlers, now 12-4 overall and 1-0 in district, will travel to Boerne next Tuesday for their second district matchup. First pitch is set for 7:00 p.m.

Over 800 runners from across Texas descended on Kerrville this past Saturday for the annual Hill Country Half Marathon, and local runners were among the standout performers on a picture-perfect spring morning.

Kerrville native Sarah Mitchell, 34, claimed first place in the women’s division with a time of 1:24:37, finishing nearly three minutes ahead of her closest competitor. Mitchell, who trains along the River Trail most mornings, credited the familiar terrain for her success.

“Running through downtown Kerrville with everyone cheering — there’s nothing like racing on your home turf,” Mitchell said at the awards ceremony in Louise Hays Park.

The event also featured a 5K fun run that drew over 300 participants, including many families with young children. Proceeds from the race benefit the Kerrville Parks Foundation, which supports trail maintenance and park improvements throughout the city.