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Brookings Softball Team Wins Thriller Over Yankton Gazelles
Ella Psyk's 8th-inning homer lifts Brookings to 7-4 victory in conference opener.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:04am
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A cubist interpretation of the dramatic softball clash between Brookings and Yankton, with the game-winning home run captured in a fractured, geometric style.Brookings TodayIn a closely contested Eastern South Dakota Conference softball matchup, the Brookings team defeated the Yankton Gazelles 7-4 in eight innings on Monday. The game-winning blow came from Brookings player Ella Psyk, who hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to secure the victory for her squad.
Why it matters
This early-season conference clash between two of the top softball programs in the region sets the tone for the rest of the season and could have implications for the conference title race and state tournament seeding down the line.
The details
The game was tied 4-4 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning. With runners on base, Brookings' Ella Psyk stepped up and delivered the decisive blow, launching a three-run homer to give her team the 7-4 victory over their rivals from Yankton.
- The game was played on Monday, March 31, 2026.
- It was the season opener for both teams.
The players
Ella Psyk
A player for the Brookings softball team who hit the game-winning three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Yankton Gazelles
The softball team from Yankton, South Dakota that lost a close 7-4 game to Brookings.
Brookings
The softball team from Brookings, South Dakota that won a close 7-4 game over Yankton.
What’s next
The two teams will meet again later in the season for a rematch that could have major conference title implications.
The takeaway
This thrilling extra-inning victory for Brookings over their conference rival Yankton sets the stage for an exciting softball season in the Eastern South Dakota Conference.
