STURGIS, SD – The Sturgis Scoopers fell 4-1 to the Spearfish Spartans on Thursday at Strong Field on Senior Night.

Scooper fans honored seniors Brody Royer, Elijah Stroud, Jeren Andrezejewski, Kjell Sundstrom and Carson Williams before the game.

Scooper senior Brody Royer got the start for Sturgis and got down early as the Spartans scored first in the top of the second inning. Tucker Olson got on base with a single, then stole second and third on wild pitches, then crossed home plate on a ground out by Tucker Viessman. Spearfish added a run in the fourth and two more in the top of the fifth to take a 4-0 lead.

The Scoopers couldn’t get a run across until the bottom of the seventh inning when Easton Sabers scored on a passed ball with two outs. Spartan closer Jack Scharf took care of business and got the final out, securing the Spearfish victory.

Walker Viessman earned the win for the Spartans (4-9), giving up eight hits and no runs over six innings, striking out six and walking two. Royer took the loss for Sturgis (7-3). The right-hander surrendered two hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out six and walking one.

Spearfish finished with five hits and left five on base. Olson led Spearfish with two hits in three at bats. The Spartan defense was solid, finishing with no errors.

Sturgis had one error and eight hits and were led by Elijah Stroud with two hits, a single and a triple. The Scoopers left nine on base.

Next up for Sturgis is a twin bill against Gillette on Tuesday at Strong Field.