HERALD DEMOCRAT

IVANHOE -- Catcher Charles Deckard's three-run homer in the top of the first highlighted a 10-run outburst in the first two innings as Blue Ridge run-ruled Sam Rayburn, 11-1, in five innings in District 10-A baseball on Wednesday.

Tye McKinney went all five for the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits. Sam Rayburn's Kevin Sanders scored on a passed ball in the fourth for the only Rebel run.

Blue Ridge is entered in the Van Alstyne tournament, while Sam Rayburn plays in the Calera tournament today through Saturday. The Rebels play host Calera today at 1 p.m.