Yankton Bucks Sweep Pierre in Baseball Doubleheader

High school teams open season with a pair of wins for the Bucks at home

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:21am

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An abstract expressionist painting in a vibrant, energetic style, using thick brushstrokes and neon colors to capture the raw athleticism and competitive spirit of a high school baseball game, with players' forms dissolving into unrecognizable splashes of paint.The Yankton Bucks open their high school baseball season with a dominant doubleheader sweep over their rivals from Pierre.Pierre Today

The Yankton Bucks high school baseball team opened their season with a doubleheader sweep of their rivals from Pierre, South Dakota on Saturday. The games were played at Yankton's Riverside Field at Bob Tereshinski Stadium.

Why it matters

High school baseball is a beloved tradition in South Dakota, with passionate fan bases and intense rivalries between towns. The Bucks' sweep of Pierre to start the season sets the tone for what could be an exciting year of competition between the two programs.

The details

The Yankton Bucks won both games of the doubleheader against Pierre on Saturday. The games were played at Yankton's home field, Riverside Field at Bob Tereshinski Stadium.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Yankton Bucks

The high school baseball team from Yankton, South Dakota.

Pierre

The high school baseball team from Pierre, South Dakota, and rivals of the Yankton Bucks.

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The takeaway

The Yankton Bucks' sweep of their rivals from Pierre to open the high school baseball season sets the stage for what could be an exciting year of competition between the two programs, showcasing the passion and tradition of small-town sports in South Dakota.