Sioux Valley 15, Groton Area 5 (5 IN.)
Parker Puetz blasted 2 home runs on his way to a 9 RBI day for the Cossacks. The 9 RBIs is a season-high in South Dakota.
Connor Gross also collected 3 hits in the win, and Dylen Milton drew a trio of walks. For Groton Area, Kaleb Hoover went 3-3.
Bon Homme 11, Vermillion 8
Bon Homme picked up a huge win, taking the lead on a 6-run 3rd inning and holding on for the victory. Riley Rothschadl, Steven Neth and Landon Bares all blasted a home run in the win, while Christian Uecker had 3 strikeouts in the save.
For Vermillion, Jack Kratz and Collin Sorensen hit home runs, as Kratz finished with a game-high 3 hits.
Bon Homme 12, Canton 1 (5 IN.)
The Cavaliers picked up their second win of the day, as Christian Uecker drove in 3 runs on 2 hits, and received the win on the mound. Teammates Easton Mudder and Logan Winckler finished with 2 hits as well.
Madison 22, Hamlin Area 1 (4 IN.)
The Bulldogs won impressively on Wednesday night, collecting 16 hits in the win. Aspen Dahl lead the way by driving in 3 runs on 4 hits, while scoring 3 on his own. Peyton Wolf and Riley Kearin also each had 3 RBIs in 2-hit performances.
On the mound, Nate Ricke and Trey Smith gave up 0 hits while striking out 11 combined batters.
Madison 12, Clark Area 2
Madison completed a big day with another 11-nights in the night game. Jared Kennington, Mason Kennington and Nate Ricke all had 2 hits in the win. On the mound, Riley Kearin struck out 10 batters in just 4.1 innings.
Clark Area 8, Hamlin Area 2
Clark Area got their first win of the season, capitalizing on 5 errors from Hamlin Area. Zach Winter, Connor Mudgett, Oliver Reitz and Max Bratland all had 2 hits in the win.
MVPCS 8, P/E/T 3
Caid Tobin drove in 4 runs on a trio of hits, including a double, to lead the way for the Padres. Teammates Blaine Bohr, Isaiah Olson and Kane Knudson finished with 2 hits each as well. For P/E/T, Brayden Jervik collected 2 base hits.
SFC 12, Lennox 2
Jacob Sanderson hit 3 doubles in a 4 hit day, as the Chargers scored 12 runs on 15 hits in the victory. Jacob Docter and Tate Snyder all had big days with 3 hits each, while Snyder also scored 3 times and drove in 4 runs.
In the loss, Brett Duncan went 2-3 with a run scored.
Menno/Scotland 8, B/A-H 1
The Trappers picked up a big win behind the arm of Trent Guthmiller. The hurler threw 6 innings, allowing just 4 hits, before Brayden Sattler finished the final inning with 2 strikeouts. At the plate, Tyrus Bietz went 2-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
Dell Rapids 14, H/B-E 4 (6 IN.)
The Quarriers scored an impressive 9 runs in the bottom of the 6th to walk-off the victory. Brayden Pankonen had 3 RBIs on 2 hits from the leadoff spot, and teammates Aiden Boechler and Will Jaton finished with 2 hits as well.
For H/B-E, Weston Kayser went 2-4 with a pair of runs and Kade Waldera finished with 2 hits.
Dell Rapids 8, Baltic 1
Jack Henry drew 3 walks in the win, as the Quarriers finished with just 5 hits in the victory. Tad Tjaden was dominate on the mound, however, striking out 11 batters in a complete game performance.
EP-J 5, Centerville 4 (9 IN.)
The Huskies walked it off on an error in the 9th inning to earn a win over Centerville. Cade Fennel and Ty Trometer had 2 hits each in the victory. On the mound, Ben Swatek threw 5 innings of relief, striking out 7 with just 1 hit.
For the Tornadoes, Cole Edberg hit a home run among 3 hits, and Logan Bobzin drove in 2 runs on 2 hits and walk.
Gregory County 17, Bennett County 3 (5 IN.)
Gregory County dominated with 20 hits, including 11 extra base hits in the victory. The victors had 3 hits each from Reed Benter, Gunnar Stephens and Kade Braun.
Howard 12, Elkton 0 (5 IN.)
Luke Koepsell had a big day at the plate for the Tigers, going 3-4 with 3 RBIs and a trio of runs scored. Teammate Jack Neises drove in 3 runs as well, while Colby Claussen threw 5 innings with 9 strikeouts. In the loss, Aiden Erickson had 2 hits.
Stevens 10, Central 0 (5 IN.)
Gavan Williamson threw a 1-hitter with 1 walk and 3 strikeouts. Colton Westland also connected for a triple in the win.
