Sports

   Tidehaven started the 2019 season with a loss to Refugio 4-3 this past Thursday.   
   On the mound Gordo Moreno got a no decision pitching 5 innings giving up 1 unearned run, giving up 4 hits, 5 walks and 5 strikeouts. 
   Taking the loss in relief was Cade Galvan pitching 2 innings giving up 3 runs 2 of them earned, 0 hits , 5 walks, 1 hit by pitcher and 4 strikeouts. 
   Leading the team with 2 hits was Moreno, Jessie Rodriguez had a double and Call Davant had 2 out 2 rbi single.  
   On Friday the Tigers traveled to Flatonia and won 15-8.  
   Jessie Rodriguez got the start on the mound pitching 2 scoreless innings . 
   Kaden Henry relieved and threw 1 inning giving up 3 runs.  Next on the mound was Clay Ford throwing 2 scoreless innings and collecting the win . Closing it out was Logan Pierce pitching 1 inning giving up 5 unearned runs. 

    Tidehaven ISD trustees unanimously approved hiring a professional engineering firm to design project specifications for possible renovations to Delvin Taska stadium during trustees regular board meeting Monday night.
   Kenneth Jurado, with Texas Sports and Lighting, has over 12 years in sports complex construction and about 120 projects completed under his belt.
   “We’re really looking forward to working with him,” said Stephen Crow, board president.
   “He comes highly recommended,” Crow added.
   Trustees have been exploring stadium renovation options for months.
   “Right now, we’re trying to get as much information as possible to make the best decisions for our students,” said Crow.
   “I’m not saying we go one way over another, I just want the board to be fully informed before we vote to approve anything specific or start going out for bids.”

   Blackcat swimmer Stephen Estraca qualified for the state meet with a second-place finish in diving at the Region VII-5A championships last Friday and Saturday in Sugar Land.
   “He'll have two weeks to prepare for the trip to Austin,” said Bay City High School Swim Coach Bob Button.
   “I didn't think we looked very sharp Friday,” Button said of the Blackcats at the first day of regionals.
   “We looked a little better in Saturday's finals.
   “Our boys and girls each finished 12th in the team standings.  
   “That's our best overall finish in many years.
   “Getting all girl and boy relays into finals was a big step for us,” Button remarked.