A consistently stingy defense helped the Dripping Springs Tigers escape with a 14-13 season opening win over the Kerrville Tivy Antlers on the road Friday.

Offense was at a premium as both teams remained scoreless through the first quarter of play.

Dripping Springs (1-0) took a 7-0 lead into halftime after a 6-yard touchdown run by Preston Alford.

The Tigers lead grew to 14-0 in the third frame via a 51-yard touchdown run by Alford, who led the team with 120 yards on 19 carries and 2 scores. Alf...