HHS senior shortstop Alex Castleman scoops up a grounder during the Tigers’ win over Licking Saturday at Tiger Field. Castleman fielded seven chances in the contest and helped Houston's infield turn two double plays. Credit: DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD

After earning a share of this season’s South Central Association championship, the Houston High School baseball team still had five nonconference games on the schedule before playing in the Class 3 District 9 Tournament.

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Doug Davison is a writer, photographer and newsroom assistant for the Houston Herald. Contact him by phone at 417-967-2000 or by email at ddavison@houstonherald.com.