High School Sports Roundup: Tennis, Softball, and Postponements

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Tuesday's high school sports schedule in South Dakota saw several events postponed or canceled, including baseball, track and field, and softball games. However, the tennis teams of Aberdeen Central and Harrisburg, as well as Yankton and Aberdeen Central's softball squads, did compete.

Why it matters

This roundup provides an update on the current state of high school sports in the region, highlighting how weather and other factors have impacted the schedules of various teams and events. It offers insight into the challenges schools and athletes are facing as they navigate the spring sports season.

The details

In tennis, Aberdeen Central's boys team fell to both Harrisburg (8-1) and O'Gorman (9-0). On the softball diamond, Yankton defeated Aberdeen Central 15-0. Several other scheduled events, including baseball games and track and field meets, were postponed or canceled due to weather and other factors.

• The tennis and softball games took place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
• The postponed baseball game between Huron and Aberdeen Smittys was rescheduled, but no new date was provided.
• The Bob Judson Invite track and field meet, which was to include Aberdeen Central, Gettysburg, Highmore-Harr, Sully Buttes, and SBA, was postponed.
• The Ipswich Early Bird Invite track and field meet was canceled.
• The softball game between Milbank and Arlington was postponed to April 30th.
• The softball game between Chester and Clark/WL was postponed to Saturday, April 18th in Willow Lake, South Dakota.
• The softball game between Hanson and Castlewood was postponed, with a make-up date to be determined.

What’s next

The postponed baseball, track and field, and softball games will need to be rescheduled, with the new dates to be determined by the schools and athletic departments involved.