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The 2026 South Dakota Class A All‑State American Legion Baseball team was announced on August 10, highlighting top performers from Watertown, Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. The roster includes 29 players, several of whom are headed to college programs in the coming fall.
The 99th American Legion World Series begins August 13, 2026, at Veterans Field in Shelby, North Carolina, featuring pool play, live streaming on ESPN+, and championship coverage on ESPNU.
The Kingston‑Saugerties American Legion Senior squad secured a 6‑1 victory over Connecticut’s Waterford Post 161 on August 6, 2024. From the first inning the team showed a blend of disciplined hitting and tight pitching that set the tone for the rest of the game.
From August 6‑9, top American Legion teams from the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic will compete in Worcester, Massachusetts, with the winners moving on to the World Series in Shelby, North Carolina.
Regional play for the American Legion World Series starts Aug. 5, featuring new formats and venues in Massachusetts and North Carolina.
The opening day of the tournament features four scheduled games, with Area III champion Mocksville absent due to a paperwork issue and High Point out because of a player shortage.
The growing presence of young women at American Legion Baseball games reflects a vibrant community and the program’s lasting emphasis on character and competition.
The 2026 American Legion Baseball postseason begins August 5, with six host sites, state champions from 49 states plus Puerto Rico, livestreamed games and a televised championship on ESPN platforms.
The University of South Florida’s football program has surged in the latest recruiting rankings after securing three new prep commits, highlighting an aggressive push by new head coach Brian Hartline.