Pirates win opener

The 8U Pirates, sponsored by Titan Building Systems, beat the Athletics 11-6 in their season opener Saturday. They are (kneeling, from left): Ryan Frank, Connor Donaldson, Patrick Williams, Reese Parker, Noah Varnel and Colby Copeland. Second row (from left): Philip Wade, Phillip Hoffman, Logan Turner, Orden Johnson, Will Genkins and Bailey Nuchols. Back: Coaches Joe Wade and Fred Genkins.