"Baseball has been a huge part of my life since I was four years old and it's probably the highlight of my baseball career so far, as a player or coach," said head coach Rob Hirrschoff, who grew up in Brookings and pitched at South Dakota State Right-hander Matt Thomas, who earned Tournament MVP honors, tossed a five-hitter on two days rest in the win over the Rapid City before returning later in the day to throw two scoreless innings and earn the save in the victory over Post 15 East.