Matt Mason tossed eight shutout innings for Kiona-Benton in the 1A Region III tournament, before Tenino exploded for seven runs in the ninth inning to eliminate the Bears 7-0.
Tylor Cavin matched Mason inning for inning, blanking Ki-Be for eight innings to pick up the victory before Zack Chamberlain got the save.
Tenino beat Zillah 8-4 to advance to the 1A state semifinals.
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Tylor Cavin, Zack Chamberlain (9) and Ryan Schlesser; Matt Mason, Daniel Deaton (9) and Todd Riley. Highlights--Schlesser (T) 2x5; Chamberlain (T) 2 RBI; Hammond (T) 3B; Watterson (T) 3B; Mason (KB) 16 Ks, 3 BB.
Burbank falls in quarterfinals
Columbia-Burbank's baseball team defeated Freeman 5-1 in the first-round of the state 1A tournament at Eastmont High School.
However, the Coyotes lost 16-3 to Bellevue Christian in the quarterfinals to end their season.















