Vermillion Tanagers Sweep Canton C-Hawks in Prep Baseball

Tanagers pitcher Ryan Vitt strikes out 8 in dominant 11-1 win

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:15am

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The Vermillion Tanagers high school baseball team defeated the Canton C-Hawks 11-1 on Tuesday evening, with Tanagers pitcher Ryan Vitt recording 8 strikeouts in the decisive victory.

Why it matters

The win continues a strong start to the season for the Tanagers, who are looking to build on their success from last year and compete for a conference title. The loss drops the C-Hawks to 2-3 on the year as they try to bounce back.

The details

Vermillion's Ryan Vitt was dominant on the mound, striking out 8 Canton batters over the course of the game. The Tanagers offense also came alive, scoring 11 runs to win by the 10-run mercy rule.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Ryan Vitt

The starting pitcher for the Vermillion Tanagers, who recorded 8 strikeouts in the win.

Vermillion Tanagers

The high school baseball team from Vermillion, South Dakota that won the game 11-1.

Canton C-Hawks

The high school baseball team from Canton, South Dakota that lost to the Tanagers 11-1.

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What’s next

The Tanagers will look to continue their strong start to the season when they take on the rival Yankton Bucks on Friday. The C-Hawks will try to bounce back in their next game against the Tea Area Titans.

The takeaway

The Vermillion Tanagers have established themselves as an early-season force in high school baseball, powered by a dominant pitching performance from Ryan Vitt and a potent offense that overwhelmed the Canton C-Hawks.