Titans juniors finish 1-2 in weekend tournament action

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The Tri-County Titan juniors hit the road for the Northeast Nebraska Slugfest tournament in Pender and Wisner, June 1 and 2. In the first game on Saturday, the junior Titans played Valparaiso and lost a well-played pitcher’s duel by a score of 1-5.

Ryan Rifer was the starting pitcher, allowing six hits and three walks, while striking out seven batters.

“Rifer was able to pitch the entire game holding Valpo scoreless, except for the fifth inning when they scored five runs,” said coach Jeff Shabram.

Tri-County had a 1-0 lead going into that fifth inning after a triple by Rifer...