Chargers top Tivy, pounce on Panthers in Game 1

Champion won the third-place tiebreaker game over Kerrville Tivy on Monday and then opened the 2023 playoffs Thursday at home against Liberty Hill.

The Chargers took Game 1 over the Panthers, 7-3, and continued the series Friday at Liberty Hill with Games 2 and 3 if needed.

Champion improved to 24-9-1 with Thursday’s win and turned in a great defensive performance to go with some timely hitting.