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Written by: Mike McKenna
Publication Date: 07-21-2024

The schedule for the 73rd annual K-18 State Baseball Tournament to be held in Lucas has been announced.

The first round games will be played on Saturday, July 27, the semifinals on Sunday, July 28, and the third-place and state championship games on Wednesday, July 31.

Beloit Blue and Phillipsburg will meet in the first game on Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by Norton and Smith Center around 11:30 a.m. Beloit Red will take on Hill City at approximately 2 p.m., and then Ellis and Concordia F&A will face off to conclude the first round of play around 4:30 p.m.

Clay Center won the 2023 state championship; Colby finished second and Smith Center Red finished third.