West splits doubleheader with Brookings

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BROOKINGS - Rapid City West scored a 4-3 victory in the first game of a high school baseball doubleheader against Brookings on Sunday. The Bobcats came back and won the second game, 16-6.

The games were moved from McKeague Field in Rapid City due to field conditions resulting from Friday's blizzard. Jerry Vifquain picked up the win for West and Sean Holloway was credited with the save in relief. Reed Rice (3-for-4) led West offensively with two doubles and three RBI. Bobby James (2-for-2, 2B, run) and Jerry Vifquain (2-for-3, 2B, run) were also key for West.

Brookings broke open a 6-6 game in the bottom of the 6th inning to earn a split in the second game of the doubleheader. David Oberlitner (2-for-2 with a run scored) and Bobby James (2-for-3) led West. David Thyren took the loss in relief.

With the split, West runs its record to 6-5 overall (6-4 league, 3-2 region).

West will host Rapid City Central on Thursday at 8 p.m. at McKeague Field.

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