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In the eighth inning Tuesday night, with runners on second and third and the score tied 6-6, the Spartans had a freshman at the plate.

With one out, Matt Chittendon hit a single up the middle and Tekoa-Oakesdale-Rosalia beat Colton 7-6.

“He’s just slowly improving,” said T.O.R. coach Kevin Young. “He got a chance to play tonight and made the most of it.”

In a game that was close all the way, Chittendon led the Spartans, going 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs while Brock Shelton went 2 for 4 as well. Craig Nelson added an RBI double and Clay Shelton hit a solo home run.

Dylan Garrison pitched for the Sparta...