The Alexandria Angels reclaimed the South Dakota Class B amateur baseball tournament championship on Sunday, decisively defeating the Clark Traders 12-2 in seven innings at Mitchell’s Cadwell Park. The victory marked the Angels’ sixth state title since 2013 and their first championship since 2020, capping off a dominant 21-3 season that included league and district titles.
Alexandria’s dominance began immediately, with a powerful first inning that established a commanding 9-0 lead before Clark even took their first turn at bat. The Angels chased Clark’s starting pitcher Hudson Fuller after just two outs and added three more runs in the second inning to put the game out of reach. Player-manager Peyton Smith credited the team’s ability to maintain focus despite early success, noting the importance of sustaining momentum throughout the contest.
Dakota Munger delivered a stellar performance on the mound for Alexandria, earning a complete-game victory while striking out eight batters. Munger’s contributions extended beyond pitching—he was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after batting .520 across five games with nine runs batted in and four extra-base hits. Offensively, Ben Wilber led Alexandria with three hits and two RBIs, while multiple Angels contributed to the balanced offensive attack.
Clark’s magical postseason run came to an end despite an impressive tournament showing that included victories over several strong opponents. The Traders, who finished 10-9-1, earned the Richard Rockafellow Sportsmanship Award while Zach Toben received the Tony Adams Hustle Award recognition.
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