Regional baseball teams advance to next round
Dakota Valley and Dell Rapids each captured a spot in the next stage of the Class B Legion Baseball Tournament after winning their respective elimination contests on Tuesday night.
For Dakota Valley, Noah Graham delivered a strong outing, tossing six innings, striking out six batters and adding two runs with the bat.
Jordan Schwan provided a spark for Groton Area with a solo home run in the final inning, narrowing the gap but ultimately falling short.
Vincent Hoffman sealed the victory for Dakota Valley with a closing appearance that helped the team advance further.
Dell Rapids rallied past Parkston 9-7 in a back‑and‑forth battle, with AJ Brandenburg driving in a run via a bunt and later scoring himself, while Gauge Bunkers delivered a two‑run single that keyed an early 5‑3 lead.
The two South Dakota squads are slated to meet on Monday, promising another high‑stakes matchup as the tournament progresses.