Wow'ed by Post 8

I guess WOW is a good term to use on how Post 8 turned things around Tuesday night. After Saturday's losses to Dickinson in which nothing went right, everything fell into place last night in the Mitchell sweep. Kyle Cichos was as dominate a pitcher against a good hitting team as I have seen in a while. Reminded me of Michael Gardner's no hitter two years ago against Rapid City Post 320. Jason Livermont is hitting and playing defense at shortstop that is leading by example and I think Ryan Yackley, Adam Deneke and Scott Cichos will fit right in. Coach Sullivan certainly pulled the right strings last night. And Nolan Merrill is playing as good a center field as any one. He is playing like he has played there all his life. Maybe he has so far!!!

But judging by last night's scores, there is no guarantee Pierre will get to the state tournament. Not yet anyway. Out west, Post 320 after putting a 20 plus spot on the board against Yankton on Sunday loses twice to Sturgis at home! And Post 22 splits with Spearfish! Win on the 15 run rule in the first game and then lose 4-3 in the second game. And it was the Post 22 varsity both games. None of this, Split Squad (oh excuse me, Expos) first game and varsity the second. It was the Post 22 varsity both games. Pierre, Spearfish, Sturgis, Post 320. Only 2 will get to go to the state tournament. Maybe it is a good thing Post 22 is hosting the state tournament and are already in!