Navarro Panthers and Lady Panthers win first games at new high school

The Navarro baseball and softball teams both claim victories in their inaugural games at the new Navarro High School sports complex.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:51am

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The Navarro Panthers baseball team defeated La Vernia 5-3 in the first game at their new high school ballpark, while the Lady Panthers softball team routed San Antonio Kennedy 15-0 in a four-inning run-rule victory. The wins kept both teams in the playoff hunt in their respective districts.

Why it matters

The opening of the new Navarro High School sports facilities represents an exciting milestone for the community, providing state-of-the-art venues for the Panthers and Lady Panthers to compete. The victories in the inaugural games showcase the talent and potential of these programs as they look to make deep playoff runs.

The details

For the Panthers, senior Austin Davidson had two hits and two RBIs, while fellow senior Noah Rosas drove in a run with a two-out double in a two-run third inning. Junior pitcher Tyler Riske earned the win, going six-plus innings and striking out three. The Lady Panthers were led by their dominant 15-0 win, clinching a playoff spot with the victory. They will play their final game at the old Navarro High School on Friday.

  • The games were played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The Lady Panthers will host San Antonio Memorial for Senior Night on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • The Panthers will next host San Antonio Memorial on Friday, April 11, 2026 at the new high school.

The players

Austin Davidson

A senior on the Navarro Panthers baseball team who had two hits and two RBIs in the team's 5-3 win over La Vernia.

Noah Rosas

A senior on the Navarro Panthers baseball team who drove in a run with a two-out double in a two-run third inning.

Tyler Riske

The junior pitcher for the Navarro Panthers who earned the win, going six-plus innings and striking out three batters.

Drew Mundine

A freshman on the Navarro Panthers baseball team who recorded the first hit in the new ballpark with a single to lead off the bottom of the second inning.

Ryan Davidson

A sophomore on the Navarro Panthers baseball team who came on in the seventh inning and struck out all three batters he faced to earn the save.

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What’s next

The Lady Panthers will host San Antonio Memorial for Senior Night on Friday, April 11, 2026. The Panthers will next host San Antonio Memorial on Friday, April 11, 2026 at the new high school.

The takeaway

The wins by the Navarro Panthers and Lady Panthers in the inaugural games at their new sports complex showcase the talent and potential of these programs as they look to make deep playoff runs and build on the excitement surrounding the new facilities.