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An official breakdown of how many teams from each district qualify for the Class B state amateur baseball tourney
Canova's Kendall Gassman delivers a pitch on July 14 in Canova.
(Ryan Deal / 605 Sports)
Jul 16, 2024
 

By 605 Sports Staff

Thirty-two of the 50 Class B amateur baseball teams will qualify for the state tournament, which is Aug. 7-18 at Mitchell’s Cadwell Park. 

The district tournaments start next week as teams will punch their tickets to state. Here’s a rundown of the number of teams in each district and how many teams from each qualify for state. 


District I (Eastern Dakota League)

Teams (7): Castlewood Ravens, Clark Traders, Elkton Snappers, Lake Norden Lakers, Milbank Firechiefs, Ramona Express, Volga Cormorants.

Number of qualifiers: 4


District II (Northern Plains League)

Teams (4): Faulkton Hitmen, Groton Locke Electric, Northville Merchants, Redfield Dairy Queen.

Number of qualifiers: 2


District III (Pony Hills League)

Teams (8): Burke Bombers, Chamberlain Mallards, Colome Chaos, Four Corners, Kimball/White Lake Nationals, Plankinton F&M Bankers, Wessington Springs Owls, Winner Demons.

Number of qualifiers: 5


District IV (Cornbelt League)

Teams (10): Canova Gang, Colman Argali, Dell Rapids Mudcats, Dell Rapids PBR, Flandreau Cardinals, Flandreau Blue Teal, Humboldt/Hartford Gamecocks, Humboldt/Hartford Wood Ducks, Madison Dairy Queen Broncos, Salem Cubs.

Number of qualifiers: 7


District V (Sunshine League)

Teams (8): Alexandria Angels, Corsica Horned Frogs, Dimock/Emery Raptors, Mt. Vernon Mustangs, Parkston Mudcats, Parkston Devil Rays, Platte Killer Tomatoes, Winner/Colome Pheasants. 

Number of qualifiers: 6


District VI (South Central League)

Teams (7): Croton BlueJays, Freeman Black Sox, Irene Cardinals, Lesterville Broncs, Menno Mad Frogs, Tabor Bluebirds, Wynot Expos

Number of qualifiers: 4


District VII (State Line League)

Teams (6): Akron Rebels, Elk Point Colt 45’s, Garretson BlueJays, Larchwood Diamonds, Lennox/Chancellor/Worthing Dirt Devils, Parker Ringnecks

Number of qualifiers: 4