Sports

   Tidehaven hosted Hitchcock on Tuesday and won 10-1.  Getting the win on the mound was Cade Galvan pitching 4 innings, giving up 1 I earned run, striking out 6.  Logan crow pitched 2 shout out innings in relief striking out 4, 
   Gordo Moreno closed it out striking out 2 in one inning. Leading the Tigers with 2 hits was Jessie Rodriguez.  Getting one hit each were: Moreno, Galvan, Josh Zarate and Clay Ford. 
   On Friday the Tigers traveled to Danbury and won 11-7.  
   On the mound Moreno started and went the first 4 innings , after struggling a bit Crow came in relief and threw 1 1/3 innings , Moreno came back in and got 4 straight batters but maxed out pitch count, Rodriguez recoded the final out. Leading hitter was Moreno going 4-4 with 5 rbis including a 2 run double in the top of the 7th with the score tied 7-7. Getting 3 hits each were: Rodriguez, Kamron Green abs Galvan.

   Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) awarded a $200,000 non-urban outdoor grant for the LeTulle Park Dreamscape project.
   Bay City will be the first Playscape in Matagorda County designed and constructed for children of all abilities.  
   Bay City residents with special needs is a hidden population not often seen in parks or at events, said Kelly Penewitt, Bay City Parks and Recreation supervisor. 
   “This playground will replace the worn-out and well-loved equipment that has stood at the park for over two decades,” Penewitt said. 
   The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved just over $16 million in competitive local park grants to help fund projects that will create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities like nature trails, native gardens, playgrounds, splash pads, dog parks and sports fields at 38 community parks across the state.

   The Tigers started district with a loss to East Bernard by a score of 2-1. 
   Gordo Moreno was the hard luck loser on the mound pitching a complete game striking out 15 batters and giving up 3 hits.
   He gave up 2 unearned runs. He also led the team with 2 hits. 
   On Friday Van Vleck came to town and won in a shootout 18-12. 
   Taking the loss on the mound was Cade Galvan, also pitching were Jessie Rodriguez, Kaden Henry, Clay Ford and Logan Pierce. 
   Getting 2 hits each were: Josh Zarate, Jessie Rodriguez and Joey Kace.  
   Big week coming up as we try to get back into the district race 
   Eddie Russell
   Special Education
   Assistant AD

   Tidehaven ISD trustees approved a $2.3 million bid for stadium renovations from Hellas Construction during their regular board meeting, March 7. 
   “The bid accepted was for $2.3 million dollars that included new synthetic turf and an eight-lane UIL competition track,” said Superintendent Dr. Andrew Seigrist. 
   “The board of trustees held a long discussion, thoroughly looking at the new field from many different angles and perspectives.  
   “I would just add this project will be funded with the recent settlement proceeds from Tres Palacios Gas with no additional tax revenues from our residents,” added Board President Stephen Crow. 
   “We’re very excited to complete this final phase of district renovations.” 
   Hellas was one of four featured artificial turf presentations the board heard during their regular meeting Feb. 18. 

   Bay City Blackcat Senior Anthony Perry was named the Most Valuable Player in Bay Basketball District 24-4A Awards 2019.
   In addition, Blackcat juniors Marcus Edwards and Ke’Vaughn were First Team All District selections.
   Second Team All District Bay City choices were senior TJ Roberson and junior Rodney Mitchell.
   Bay City senior Dayton Robinson and sophomore Ke’Adrian Green were listed on the Honorable Mention All-District selections.
   In Girls, Bay City senior Diamond Harris was a First Team All District choice. 
   Two Ladycat seniors, Kyasia Fields and Amonie Hall, were voted to the Second Team All District.
   And Ladycats A’Mayah Payton and Madison Southall were named to the Honorable Mention All District Team.