The Bearcats also opened District 4-5A play at home today with a convincing 8-1 victory over Wichita Falls High School.

Jaden Ard earned the win on the hill, allowing four hits and striking out 10.

Jake Bishop led the ‘Cats at the plate with two hits, and he achieved a rare feat when he drove in two runs on a deep sacrifice fly near the left-field line.

Nathen Fingar added a hit and drove in a pair of runs.