Dimock/Emery Raptors 7, Lake Norden Lakers 2

MITCHELL — Jason Schmidt drove in three runs as Dimock/Emery topped Lake Norden in the first round of the State B amateur tournament Thursday.

Schmidt batted 3-for-3 with a walk and three RBIs, Phil Johnson batted 2-for-5 with two RBIs, Sam Pischke drove in a run on two hits, Drew Kitchens had two hits, while Peyton Nash, Josh Engquist, and Chase Arend each had hits in the win.

Johnson earned the victory on the mound, allowing two runs on 10 hits, tossing seven strikeouts in eight innings.

For Lake Norden, Jordon Johnson took the loss allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk in 3.2 innings.

Mick Tulson tallied an RBI-single, Matt Stevenson drove in a run, Dawson Noem had two hits, while seven other batters tallied hits in the loss.

Dimock/Emery advances to the second round and will face Castlewood on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Castlewood Ravens 7, Tabor Bluebirds 5

MITCHELL — Kellan Benck drove in seven runs as Castlewood defeated Tabor in the opening round of the State B amateur tournament Thursday.

Benck batted 2-for-5 with a double, homer, and seven RBIs, Gus Steiger batted 4-for-5, Peyton Garbers had two hits, including a double, Alex Gauer and Booker Schooley each tallied a hit and two walks, while Adam Ching and Jacob Tvedt each had a hit in the win.

Benck earned the victory on the mound, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk in four innings, striking out three.

For Tabor, Jared Miller allowed seven runs on 12 hits and six walks in eight innings, striking out 15 batters.

Chase Kortan added four hits, Brady Bierema collected three more, Beau Rothschadl drove in two runs on two hits, Sam Caba had an RBI on two hits, while Hunter Hallock and Zach Sutera each drove in a run on one hit.

Castlewood advances to the second round and will face Dimock/Emery on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.