Michael Cummings went 3 innings to get the Panthers off to a winning year, giving up 5 hits and striking out 4. Keaton Dodd came in relief and pitched 2 innings giving up just one hit.

Junior center fielder, Blake West, was the offensive spark of the night. West went 4 for 4 with 4 RBI and scored 3 runs.

John Pepper, Corey Dowlearn, and Austin Deshane each had 2 hits.

Overall Blanco pounded out 14 hits in 4 innings and stole 7 bags.

Great defensive plays were made by Kevin Gray, Corey Dowlearn, Lance Gottardy, and Brooks Wyatt.

The Panthers are 1-0 on the year.

Blanco will host its Tournament this weekend. Participating teams that are playing Thursday include Ingram, Llano JV, San Saba, Fredericksburg JV. The teams participating Friday are Florence, TMI, Blanco, and Blanco JV.