Nine local teams participated in the opening day of the state high school soccer tournament in Mitchell on Thursday.

In the Women’s A Division, #2 ranked St. Thomas More squeaked out a victory over Sioux Falls Christian 1-0. Belle Fourche lost to Vermillion 0-4, and the Sturgis women lost to West Central 0-4.

In the Men’s A Division, Sturgis beat Huron 3-1 in OT, and Sioux Falls Christian pounded Custer 7-0.

In the Women’s AA Bracket, #1 ranked Stevens beat Lincoln 3-1, and will play Yankton in the second round Friday.

In the Men’s AA Bracket Spearfish beat Pierre 2-0. Central came on strong in the second half against Washington before losing 4-3. And Stevens dominated Aberdeen Central 3-0.

For complete scores and brackets, go to the South Dakota Soccer Association website: (http://www.southdakotasoccer.com/high_school_soccer.htm)