On Monday, Dakota Munger hoisted a golf trophy and hurled a no-hitter. The recent Chamberlain High School graduate pulled off an impressive feat, winning a golf tournament and throwing a no-hitter on the same day. He won the 16-18 boys South Dakota Junior Golf Tour title at Pierre, and after driving to Chamberlain, threw a five-inning no-hitter in Legion ball to conclude his day. This was on the heels of teaming up with Coleman Caldwell, another Chamberlain High School graduate, to finish second at the SDGA two-man championship in Yankton over the weekend. Munger started the day on Monday in Pierre at Hillsview Golf Course where shot a 35 on the front nine, a 40 on the back nine and a 3-over 75 to win the tournament.
After the 5 1/2 hour-round, Munger hustled the 85 miles back to Chamberlain and pulled into the parking lot at 5:15 p.m. The doubleheader with the Hitmen Legion (Faulkton) started at 6 p.m., and Munger drove in a run in a 2-1 loss in Game 1. In Game 2, struck out 12 batters and issued one walk in the no-hitter. He also smacked a two-run single in the fifth inning for the only two runs. Munger threw 70 pitches, 45 for strikes and faced 16 batters. The game was called after five innings due to impending weather, and Munger’s day finished up around 8:30 p.m. In addition to playing for Chamberlain Post 3, Munger is also on the Chamberlain Mallards amateur baseball team. On June 6, he hammered a grand slam and drove in five runs in a 7-6 loss against the Plankinton Bankers.
Next fall, Munger will attend Dakota Wesleyan University to play golf and baseball. He will major in fitness and sports management, while balancing two sports.
Story by Rod Fisher
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