HHS senior starters gather with the sun-drenched runner-up plaque after the Class 3 District 9 championship game Thursday at Tiger Field. From left, Garyn Hall, Danny Vanable, Austin Goetz, Ryan Wolfe and Casey Merckling. Credit: DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD

When two good baseball rivals meet in a championship situation, the result is often an intense, ultra-competitive game.

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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.