Tellico Plains picked up its fourth win of the season April 10 and first in District 3-2A play, when the Bears handled Polk County 8-1.
The win moves Tellico (4-12; 1-7) to 1-7 in league play, a spot that binds them to the play-in round for the upcoming District 3-2A tournament, but coach Heath Ware saw what he wanted to see from his team all season in the win.
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