Spartans clinch playoffs in another blowout

The pendelum swung again last Friday night for the Rosalia Spartans (4-2), taking part in another blowout -- 50-26 over Elgin -- to clinch a berth into the District 1B playoffs.

After a loss to Troy 52-6 and a 74-0 win over Oakville, Rosalia hosted Elgin, Ore. for its homecoming.

Blake Shelton led the Spartans with 161 yards rushing on seven carries for five touchdowns. Craig Nelson added 160 yards rushing on eight carries for two touchdowns.

In the air, quarterback Ryan Maley went six for nine for 44 yards.

Maley and much of the first team offense and defense left the game in the second quart...