The weekend saw the Palace City Post 18 Junior Legion baseball squad travel to Brookings for the Buffalo Wild Wings Classic, where they posted a 4‑1 record against a competitive field.
On Friday the team opened with a 12‑4 victory over Yankton, followed by an 8‑6 win against the Minnesota Junior Legion Vultures, establishing early momentum.
Saturday proved more challenging; a 14‑10 loss to the Brookings Bullets 16U was offset by a dramatic 6‑5 walk‑off triumph over Watertown, showcasing resilience.
Sunday capped the tournament with a 10‑5 defeat of Fargo Post 400, sealing the overall 4‑1 finish and underscoring the team’s depth.
14U Team's Mid‑Summer Classic Journey
The Palace City 14U squad entered the Mid‑Summer Classic in Sioux Falls and finished 2‑2, dropping games to South Dakota Outlaws and Harrisburg while posting wins over Yankton and Sioux Falls Chargers.
Their schedule included an 11‑2 victory against Yankton and an 11‑3 win versus Sioux Falls Chargers, but they fell 12‑5 to the Outlaws and 6‑3 to Harrisburg.
Meanwhile, the 13U side endured a winless four‑game stretch at the same event, losing narrowly to Volga 9‑8, Tea 8‑7, Sioux Falls Hawks 7‑6 and Brandon Valley 12‑4.
Across both age groups, the community’s baseball pipeline remains active, with players such as Madden Graves, Jordon Ebert and Treston Zens contributing to the effort.
The roster features a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talent, including Paxton Peper and Owen Borgan, who have shown promise on the mound.
Local sponsors and parents rallied behind the teams, reflecting the strong support for youth sports in the region.