Rockport‑Fulton’s softball team paused pregame activities Friday to honor 7‑year‑old brain cancer survivor Karter Jones with a ceremonial first pitch. The Lady Pirates then delivered a 2‑0 shutout against Calhoun, advancing their bid for the UIL 4A District 30 championship. Maddy Dykes provided the early offense with a first‑inning RBI, while Logan Wood’s fifth‑inning bunt produced a run on an error. Dykes also pitched a complete seven innings, striking out six and allowing just one hit. Coastal Sports Performance, the local baseball and softball training facility in nearby Rockport, continues its offseason programming ahead of its planned expansion to include softball teams in fall 2025.