Letcher Hawks field American Legion baseball team for first time in decades

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Summary

Letcher, South Dakota, has revived its American Legion baseball team for the first time since the early 1990s. The new Letcher Hawks, representing Letcher Post 93 and Woonsocket Post 29, began their inaugural season in 2026 and are currently 1-5. Their first win came against Wessington Springs on June 17, marking a significant milestone for the program. Community support and engagement are central to the team's activities, as many players have been part of the local baseball scene since 2022. The Hawks aim to build upon their early experiences as they progress through the season.

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  • Letcher Hawks launched their American Legion baseball team in 2026.
  • The team is 1-5 in its debut season so far.
  • Hawks achieved their first win against Wessington Springs on June 17.
  • Community support for the team has been strong.
  • Players aim to improve as the season continues.
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  • 11:47 PMYahoo SportsNew Legion squad adds to growing baseball culture in Letcher
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Jun. 23—LETCHER, S.D. — For the first time in decades, the community of Letcher is being represented by an American Legion baseball team in 2026. During the summer of 2022, summer baseball programming in the town of approximately 160 residents, located 15 miles northwest of Mitchell, was revived with the introduction of two teener baseball teams. Four years after the debut of the Letcher Hawks ...

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