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Raptors and Angels amateur baseball roundup

Alexandria 14Mitchell Aces 4The Angels’ Jackson Jarding hit two home runs to lead Alexandria to a 14-4 win over the Mitchell Aces in a contest that ended in the eighth inning due to the 10-run rule on Sunday, July 6, 2025.It was a close contest early as the team’s...

Tough week on the Diamond: Cubs drop three straight

by GameChanger MediaBoth teams were strong on the bump last week Tuesday, but the Flandreau Cardinals were just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-1 victory over the Salem Cubs in amateur baseball play. Luke Loudenburg started the game for the Cubs and...

Salem 8U Places Second in Tournament

The Salem 8U girls placed second in their tournament a few weeks ago, after battling six back-to-back games. They are: (back, l-r) Bailey Erickson, Quinn Feterl, Courtney Heumiller, Hazel Ternes, Aubree McComas, Emerson Zelmer; (front) Heidi Ellis, Ashlynne...

Alexandria American Legion baseball roundup

Parkston 6Alexandria Post #41 5PARKSTON – Parkston edged Alexandria 6-5 in a hard-fought American Legion matchup on Sunday, June 29, 2025.The contest was knotted at five going into the bottom of the seventh inning and Parkston’s Carter Sommer reached on an error and...

Dimock-Emery and Alexandria amateur baseball roundup

Dimock-Emery 10Lake Norden 8The Dimock-Emery Raptors fell behind early but came back to defeat Lake Norden, 10-8, in a non-conference amateur baseball battle on Saturday, June 28, 2025.The Lakers scored two runs in the first inning and one more in the second inning to...

Strong hitting not enough as Cubs fall to Wood Ducks

Salem Cubs Amateur Baseball By GameChanger Media Even though the Salem Cubs collected eight hits to Hartford/Humboldt Wood Ducks’s seven, they still fell 6-4 on Tuesday. Jon Forster, Tyler Cleveland, and Bobby Koepsell each collected two hits for the Cubs.Salem fell...

Cubs out-hit opponents but fall short in pair of games

by GameChanger Media The Salem Cubs fell 3-2 to Dell Rapids PBR last week Thursday despite out-hitting them 10 to 7. Jacob Vonberge, Tyler Cleveland, and Owen Alley each collected two hits for Salem.Both teams were strong on the hill. PBR pitchers struck out 12, while...

Montrose 8U Places Third in League Tournament

The Montrose 8U softball team placed third in the Cornbelt Conference League Tournament held Sunday, June 29 in Canistota. Team members pictured are: (back, l-r) Coach Brittany Grocott, Zara Wickre, Kelsie Thompson, Kendal Zimmer, Adlie Grocott, Juneau Bartscher, Mya...

Emery 12U Team Captures Cornbelt League Championship

On Saturday, June 28, Montrose hosted the 12u Cornbelt League Conference Tourney and Emery won the championship. Alexandria took second place, Montrose took third place, and Howard took fourth place. Emery won their first game against Salem, 8-3. Emery won their...

“Run For Your Life” Starting Line

Participants of all ages gather at the starting line, ready to take on the 1-mile, 5k, or 10k challenge during the 21st annual “Run for Your Life” race held June 21 in Salem. The event drew more than 65 runners and walkers, with proceeds benefiting Salem youth...