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Gregory Teeners 16U could not keep up with Winner/Colome Jr. Legion, and lost 9-4 on Wednesday, July 12.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following statement regarding the investigation into allegations involving the Mitchell American Legion baseball program: “Based upon the serious nature of the allegations that have been received and the public nature of the investigation, I am confirming that the State Division of Criminal Investigation and assisting agencies are engaged in an ongoing investigation of complaints surrounding the Mitchell American Legion baseball program.

Gregory Jr. Teeners 14U defeated Corsica-Stickney 11-1 on Monday, July 10, thanks in part to seven runs in the sixth inning. Jacob Klein doubled, scoring two runs, Landon Keiser singled, scoring one run, Aiden Frasch singled, scoring one run, Dylan Fiebelkorn grounded out, scoring one run, and Hudson Fuhrer singled, scoring one run.

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There were 105 runners and walkers that registered for the annual Run Fun sponsored by Avera Gregory Healthcare Center and the Gregory Athletics Club, held the morning of the 4th of July. Following are the top three place winners for each event.

Gregory County Legion 18U lost to Wagner 8-6 on Wednesday, July 5, in Wagner. A double play put Gregory Co.

The Gregory 14U softball team entered the Rosebud League Tournament as the sixth seed with a regular season record of 3-5. The six-team tournament was hosted by Clearfield on July 5 and 6. Teams included were Valentine, Clearfield, Winner, Burke, and Chamberlain. (Lyman unfortunately had to forfeit due to scheduling conflicts.)

Wednesday’s game against Stanley County was a heartbreaker for Gregory County 16U, as they lost the lead late in an 8-7 defeat. The game was tied at seven with Stanley County batting in the top of the eighth when an error scored one run for Stanley County.

Distance runners Emily Grim and Ellie Talsma from Gregory attended the Randall Creek Running Camp by Pickstown this past June 28, 29, and 30. The running camp was organized by Larry Lucas.