Inland thwarts Eliz. Federal

from staff reports

   Inland Paperboard cut loose for eight runs in their final two at-bats on Monday to snag a 9-6 victory over Elizabethton Federal in Carter County American Little League play.
   It was the first win of the season for Inland, which overcame an early 5-0 deficit.
   Britt Yelton was the main man for Paperboard, going 3-for-4 with a home run while getting the win on the hill. Jared Reece and Jaymon Wilson followed offensively at 2-for-3, and Jordan Pearce chipped in with a 1-for-3 effort.
   Tops for Federal were David McInturff, who batted 2-for-3, and Dustin Turbyfill, 1-for-1. John Hardin and Matt Fair added 1-for-3 showings.
   David's Auto 6
   Summers-Taylor 2
   A three-run third proved to be the key inning for David's Auto as Jordan Taylor crushed a two-run double and later scored on a groundout by Justin Nave.
   Taylor finished with a 2-for-3 performance, with teammates Alex Chambers batting 1-for-1 and Jake Hubbard 1-for-2.
   Daniel Murray went 1-for-2 to top Summers-Taylor. Dakota Waters, John Taylor and Crystal Covington followed at 1-for-3.
   Alex Chambers picked up the win for David's Auto.