2026 South Dakota State Baseball

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Jackson Dunn leads SF Post 15 West 18U over Harrisburg with 3 hits and 1 RBI.

Post 15 West 18U defeated Harrisburg Legion Gold 8-0 on Tuesday at Floyd Fitzgerald Stadium 2721 Canyon Lake Dr Rapid City SD 57702 as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Caden Voss and Kyler Boyd each pitched for Post 15 West 18U in the game. Boyd struck out Dalton Wendling to get the last out.
Post 15 West 18U got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after Jackson Dunn singled up the middle, and Jack Hille flew out, each scoring one run.
Post 15 West 18U added one run in the third. Brody Jacobson singled to the left side of the infield on the seventh pitch of the at-bat, making the score 3-0.
Voss stepped on the hill first for Post 15 West 18U. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking three. Griffen Schlapkohl started on the mound for Harrisburg Legion Gold. The hurler allowed six hits and four runs over four innings, striking out two and walking three. Boyd threw two innings of shutout ball for Post 15 West 18U in relief. The righty gave up one hit, striking out four and walking none.
Post 15 West 18U accumulated 12 hits in the game. Dunn led Post 15 West 18U with three hits in four at bats. Hille and Jacobson each drove in two runs for Post 15 West 18U. Lawsen Hensley and Matnel Jensen each collected multiple hits for Post 15 West 18U. Post 15 West 18U were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Dunn had the most chances in the field with 14.
Wendling and Nick Riley each collected one hit for Harrisburg Legion Gold. Harrisburg Legion Gold turned one double play in the game.

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Jude Meendering-2028 leads Brookings Post 74 Bandits with 1 hit and 1 RBI.

Both teams were strong on the mound on Tuesday, but Post 74 Bandits defeated Brandon Valley Post 131 3-0. Nolan Krogman-2028 started the game for Post 74 Bandits and recorded 21 outs.

Krogman-2028 didn't allow a run. Though Brandon Valley Post 131 did collect one hit.
Post 74 Bandits were the first to get on the board in the third when Noah Lease-2028 was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.

Taylor Melby stepped on the bump first for Brandon Valley Post 131. The pitcher allowed two hits and one run over two innings, striking out none and walking four.

Jude Meendering-2028, Baker Hanson-2028, Lease-2028, Tre Christopherson-2026, and Jase Bauer-2026 each collected one hit for Post 74 Bandits. Meendering-2028, Lease-2028, and Bauer-2026 each drove in one run for Post 74 Bandits. Post 74 Bandits had a strong eye at the plate, tallying 10 walks for the game. Meendering-2028, Christopherson-2026, and Jay Harris-2026 led the team with two bases on balls each. Post 74 Bandits were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Bauer-2026 made the most plays with 10.

Ryder Mueller led Brandon Valley Post 131 with one hit in three at bats. Brandon Valley Post 131 turned two double plays in the game. Brandon Valley Post 131 were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Max Peters had the most chances in the field with 10.

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Noah Wald collects four hits in four at bats in Rapid City Post 320 Stars win

Post 320 Stars 18U defeated Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion 9-0 on Tuesday at Floyd Fitzgerald Stadium 2721 Canyon Lake Dr Rapid City SD 57702 as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Beck Leighty and Burke Eschmeyer each pitched for Post 320 Stars 18U in the game. Leighty induced a double play to get the last out.

Noah Wald collected four hits in four at bats in the win. Wald doubled in the sixth inning, singled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the fifth inning.

A triple by Colton Mehlhaff put Post 320 Stars 18U on the board in the top of the first.
Post 320 Stars 18U added one run in the third after Max Speed hit a sacrifice fly.

Eschmeyer led things off on the mound for Post 320 Stars 18U. The starting pitcher surrendered two hits and zero runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking one. Samuel Gokie stepped on the mound first for Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion. The pitcher gave up four hits and four runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out none and walking one. Leighty tossed one and one-third innings of shutout ball for Post 320 Stars 18U in relief. The reliever allowed one hit, striking out one and walking one.

Post 320 Stars 18U collected 13 hits in the game. Mehlhaff and Ben Hassett were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Post 320 Stars 18U. Anders Lockhart and Ayden Byrd each collected multiple hits for Post 320 Stars 18U. Post 320 Stars 18U turned one double play in the game.
Beck Ryken, Liam Villanueva, and Carter Boomsma each collected one hit for Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion.
Post 320 Stars 18U will travel to state for their next game on Wednesday.

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Post 22 Hardhats Take Lead And Never Look Back In Win Over Watertown Arrows Post 17

Post 22 Hardhats easily dispatched Watertown Arrows Post 17 on Tuesday at Floyd Fitzgerald Stadium 2721 Canyon Lake Dr Rapid City SD 57702, 10-2.

Post 22 Hardhats jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Jaxson Reeder tripled, scoring one run, Lars Kieffer singled, scoring two runs, and Jackson McClemans induced Brixton Steen to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

Brayden Stapert earned the win for Post 22 Hardhats. The starting pitcher surrendered six hits and two runs (one earned) over four and one-third innings, striking out two and walking two. McClemans took the loss for Watertown Arrows Post 17. The starting pitcher went two innings, allowing four runs on six hits, striking out none and walking none. Taten Gittings threw two and two-thirds innings of zero-run ball for Post 22 Hardhats in relief. The reliever gave up two hits, striking out three and walking none.

Post 22 Hardhats amassed 13 hits in the game. Number eight hitter, Kain McLeod, showed the depth of Post 22 Hardhats's lineup, by leading them with three hits in four at bats. Wyatt Reeder and McLeod each drove in two runs for Post 22 Hardhats. Hadley Burrus, Aiden Roberts, and Reeder each collected multiple hits for Post 22 Hardhats.
Carter Buisker went 1-for-4 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Sam Olson and Cole Hansen each collected two hits for Watertown Arrows Post 17.

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Yankton Bucks Grab Lead Late For Victory Over Harrisburg

Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion beat Harrisburg Legion Gold 7-6 on Wednesday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at six in the bottom of the sixth when Easton Feser hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.
Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion came back to win despite trailing 5-0 in the third.
Harrisburg Legion Gold opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. Harrisburg Legion Gold first got on the board when Nick Riley singled, scoring one run.
A triple by Griffen Schlapkohl, and a walk by Wyatt Witwicki helped Harrisburg Legion Gold extend their early lead in the third.
Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion made the score 7-6 in the bottom of the sixth after Beck Ryken drew a walk, scoring one run, Samuel Gokie singled, scoring two runs, and Feser hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.
Boston Frick earned the win for Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion. The pitcher allowed two hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out one and walking one. Riley took the loss for Harrisburg Legion Gold. The pitcher went two-thirds of an inning, allowing two runs on one hit, striking out one and walking two. Ryken opened the game for Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion. The starter gave up eight hits and six runs over five innings, striking out six and walking two. Rylan Cody started on the hill for Harrisburg Legion Gold. The hurler allowed seven hits and five runs (four earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out six and walking one.
Gokie and Feser were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion while hitting back-to-back. Feser provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-3 on the day.
Harrisburg Legion Gold piled up 10 hits in the game. Schlapkohl provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Harrisburg Legion Gold with three runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Bryson Esser led Harrisburg Legion Gold with three hits in three at bats. Noah Rutten collected two hits for Harrisburg Legion Gold in four at bats.

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Carter Buisker leads Watertown Arrows with 1 hit and 2 RBI.

Watertown Arrows Post 17 snatched the lead late in their 5-3 victory over Brandon Valley Post 131 on Wednesday. The game was tied at three in the top of the eighth when Jaxon Falak singled, scoring two runs.

Brandon Valley Post 131 got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Bryce Plucker doubled down the right field line, Jack Blomgren doubled down the left field line, and Max Peters tripled to center field, each scoring one run.
Cain Everson laid down a sacrifice bunt, which helped Watertown Arrows Post 17 tie the game at three in the top of the seventh.

Hunter Halajian led things off on the bump for Watertown Arrows Post 17. The left-handed pitcher gave up five hits and three runs over seven innings, striking out six and walking three. Luke Felderman led things off on the hill for Brandon Valley Post 131. The pitcher allowed three hits and two runs over five innings, striking out none and walking six. Carter Buisker and Tripp Jorgenson each appeared in relief for Watertown Arrows Post 17.

Jonathan Lake, Cole Hansen, Buisker, Falak, and Jackson McClemans each collected one hit for Watertown Arrows Post 17. Buisker and Falak each drove in two runs for Watertown Arrows Post 17. Watertown Arrows Post 17 had patience at the plate, tallying 11 walks for the game. Sam Olson, Markus Pitkin, Hansen, and McClemans led the team with two walks each. Watertown Arrows Post 17 were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. McClemans had the most chances in the field with nine.

Plucker, Peters, Grady Gindorff, Brayden Knutson, and Blomgren each collected one hit for Brandon Valley Post 131. Plucker, Peters, and Blomgren each drove in one run for Brandon Valley Post 131. Gindorff stole two bases. Brandon Valley Post 131 turned one double play in the game.

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Post 15 West 18U Secure Win Against Post 320 Stars 18U

Post 15 West 18U beat Post 320 Stars 18U 7-2 on Wednesday.

A single by Colton Mehlhaff put Post 320 Stars 18U on the board in the top of the first.
Post 15 West 18U tied the game up in the bottom of the first thanks to two singles. Post 15 West 18U tied the game at two on a single by Jackson Dunn.

In the bottom of the second, Post 15 West 18U broke up the tie when Noah Grabow singled, scoring one run. Then a sacrifice fly by Brody Jacobson followed to extend the lead to 5-2.

Bennett Duncan stepped on the mound first for Post 15 West 18U. The right-handed pitcher allowed three hits and two runs over five innings, striking out two and walking three. Anders Lockhart stepped on the bump first for Post 320 Stars 18U. The hurler surrendered four hits and five runs (four earned) over two innings, striking out one and walking none. Karl Hartmann tossed two innings of scoreless ball for Post 15 West 18U in relief. The reliever allowed zero hits, striking out one and walking none.

Jacobson and Boston Bryant were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Post 15 West 18U. Lawsen Hensley, Grabow, and Bryant each collected two hits for Post 15 West 18U. Post 15 West 18U turned one double play in the game. Post 15 West 18U were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Beckett Whitlock had the most chances in the field with eight.

Mehlhaff provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Post 320 Stars 18U with two runs batted in. The left fielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Max Speed, Mehlhaff, and Ayden Byrd each collected one hit for Post 320 Stars 18U. Post 320 Stars 18U turned one double play in the game.

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Wyatt Reeder A Difficult Out As Post 22 Hardhats Defeat Post 74 Bandits

Wyatt Reeder collected three hits in four at bats, as Post 22 Hardhats defeated Post 74 Bandits 13-3 on Wednesday. Reeder hit a solo home run to left field in the third inning, tripled in the fifth inning, and singled in the first inning.
Post 22 Hardhats jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Lars Kieffer singled, scoring one run, Josh Elder singled, scoring two runs, Brixton Steen drew a walk, scoring one run, and Kain McLeod hit a sacrifice fly, scoring two runs.

Post 22 Hardhats added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning when McLeod tripled, scoring two runs, and Hudson Ogle singled, scoring one run.

Three more Post 22 Hardhats runs crossed the plate in the third inning to extend the lead to 12-3. Reeder hit a solo home run to left field, Hadley Burrus tripled, scoring one run, and Steen grounded out, scoring one run.

Rowan Fredrickson earned the win for Post 22 Hardhats. The right-handed pitcher gave up zero hits and three runs (one earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out three and walking four. Jude Meendering-2028 took the loss for Post 74 Bandits. The starter went one-third of an inning, allowing six runs on five hits, striking out none and walking two. Reagan Koskan threw two innings of zero-run ball for Post 22 Hardhats in relief. The pitcher gave up one hit, striking out one and walking two.

Post 22 Hardhats piled up 13 hits in the game. McLeod led Post 22 Hardhats with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The outfielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Reeder and Elder each collected three hits for Post 22 Hardhats. Burrus collected two hits for Post 22 Hardhats in two at bats. Post 22 Hardhats turned one double play in the game.

Cooper Schneider-2027 provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Post 74 Bandits with two runs batted in. Jase Bauer-2026 went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Post 74 Bandits in hits. Noah Lease-2028 led Post 74 Bandits with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game.

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Markus Pitkin’s Big Day Propels Watertown Arrows Post 17 Past Post 320 Stars 18U

Markus Pitkin drove in four runs on two hits to lead Watertown Arrows Post 17 past Post 320 Stars 18U 7-0 on Thursday. Pitkin hit a home run to left field in the first inning, scoring three runs, and doubled in the second inning, scoring one.

Jackson McClemans didn't allow a run. Though Post 320 Stars 18U did collect six hits.
Watertown Arrows Post 17 jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Pitkin homered to left field, scoring three runs, and Ashton Rabine doubled, scoring two runs.

Watertown Arrows Post 17 added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Pitkin doubled to left field, and Post 320 Stars 18U committed an error, each scoring one run.

Noah Wald stepped on the mound first for Post 320 Stars 18U. The pitcher gave up six hits and seven runs (four earned) over two innings, striking out one and walking none.

Watertown Arrows Post 17 turned one double play in the game.

Ben Hassett led Post 320 Stars 18U with three hits in three at bats.

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Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion Surge Past Post 74 Bandits Thanks To Big Seventh Inning

Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion defeated Post 74 Bandits 10-1 on Thursday thanks in part to seven runs in the seventh inning. Simon Kampshoff drew a walk, scoring one run, Tate Beste singled, scoring three runs, Liam Villanueva hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Jackson Kudera tripled, scoring one run, and Carter Boomsma doubled, scoring one run.

Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion got on the board in the top of the second inning after Gavin Johnson singled down the left field line, and Kudera grounded out, each scoring one run.

Post 74 Bandits scored one run in the bottom of the sixth on a solo home run to left field by Jase Bauer-2026.
Samuel Gokie led things off on the bump for Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out four and walking none. Noah Lease-2028 started on the mound for Post 74 Bandits. The starting pitcher surrendered five hits and five runs (three earned) over six and one-third innings, striking out six and walking two.

Johnson went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion in hits. Kudera and Beste each drove in two runs for Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion. Boomsma collected two hits for Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion in four at bats. Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion turned one double play in the game. Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion didn't commit a single error in the field. Villanueva had the most chances in the field with 10.

Nolan Wagner-2026, Cooper Schneider-2027, Bauer-2026, and Baker Hanson-2028 each collected one hit for Post 74 Bandits. Bauer-2026 led Post 74 Bandits with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Post 74 Bandits turned one double play in the game.

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Wyatt Reeder With 3 Hits As Post 22 Hardhats Beat Post 15 West 18U

Wyatt Reeder collected three hits in four at bats, as Post 22 Hardhats defeated Post 15 West 18U 12-2 on Thursday. Reeder doubled in the seventh inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the fifth inning.

Post 15 West 18U opened the scoring in the first after Boston Bryant hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Kain McLeod grounded out, which helped Post 22 Hardhats tie the game at one in the top of the second.

A ground out by Bryant gave Post 15 West 18U the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the third.

Post 22 Hardhats flipped the game on its head in the top of the fifth, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 6-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Hadley Burrus following a 6-pitch at-bat that drove in three.

Post 22 Hardhats scored six runs on two hits in the top of the seventh inning. Hudson Ogle drew a walk, scoring one run, Aiden Roberts was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Jaxson Reeder hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Reeder doubled, scoring two runs, and Lars Kieffer singled, scoring one run.

Declan Mickley earned the win for Post 22 Hardhats. The lefty surrendered five hits and two runs over four innings, striking out three and walking one. Everett Salonen took the loss for Post 15 West 18U. The starting pitcher went four and one-third innings, surrendering six runs on six hits, striking out four and walking five. Ryan Neugebauer collected the save. Brixton Steen appeared in relief for Post 22 Hardhats.

Josh Elder led Post 22 Hardhats with four walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting 10 walks for the game. Post 22 Hardhats turned two double plays in the game.

Bryant provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Post 15 West 18U with two runs batted in. Beckett Whitlock, Post 15 West 18U's number eight hitter, led the team with two hits in three at-bats. Post 15 West 18U were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Jackson Dunn made the most plays with six.

Next up for Post 22 Hardhats is a game against Yankton Post 12 Bucks Legion on Friday.