Division Champions Across Grades 7‑9
The South Dakota VFW honored the top teams in the Delta, Charlie, Alpha and Bravo divisions during the three‑day championship series, recognizing squads that posted perfect records and decisive victories.
Gregory County captured the Delta Division title with a 4‑0 tournament run, highlighted by a 12‑2 semifinal win over Corsica/Stickney and an 8‑7 championship game triumph against Kimball/White Lake.
Britton secured the Charlie Division crown with a 6‑1 victory over Salem, while Tri‑Valley dominated the Alpha Division, defeating the SFC Chargers 12‑1.
Sisseton claimed the Bravo Division after a 13‑5 win over Baltic, completing a sweep of the competition.
In the 10‑under divisions, Platte/Geddes emerged undefeated in the Charlie Division, edging Corsica/Stickney 6‑1 in the final, and Garretson took the 10U Bravo title with a 6‑1 win over Webster.
Dell Rapids Light Blue captured the 10U Alpha Division after a 3‑1 victory over Vermillion, rounding out the youth division awards.
The inaugural South Dakota American Legion Class B 14‑and‑under tournament saw Madison Post 25 defeat Winner/Colome Post 169 12‑2 to claim the championship, improving to a 13‑1 season record.
Pierre Post 8 won the South Dakota Class A 13U/14U state tournament, routing Sioux Falls Post 15 11‑0 in a four‑inning final, having outscored opponents 65‑7 across five games.
Graham Hunsley earned the win on the mound, striking out six in four innings, while Noah Lathrop drove in three runs and Peter DeHueck contributed two hits and two RBIs.
In the semifinals, Pierre routed Harrisburg 14‑4, and Sioux Falls edged Brandon Valley 6‑5, setting the stage for the championship matchup.
The Palace City Baseball Association, which hosted the event, opted not to field a 13U/14U team this season.