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The Marchong Lynx previewed their show, “The Invention of Wings,’ for the hometown crowd Monday night at Marching and Melon Madness. next home performance for the Marching Lynx will take place at halftime of the Pigskin Classic on Sept. 8. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:34pm

Marching Lynx take flight with 'The Invention of Wings'

The Marching Lynx are going to fly in their 2018 competitive season.

Brandon Valley’s entire varsity lineup from the 2017 season returns to the courts this season with new addition, Michaela Jerke, a transfer from O’Gorman. Members of the squad are, from left: Michaela Jerke, Izzy Stone, Rebekah Carpenter, Kenzie Polasky, Claire Siverhus and Marie Pelletier; row two: Kate Lundberg, Bella Schultz, Tanna Lehfeldt, Sydney Pelletier, Adri Alexander and Tashlynne Badger. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:29pm

Tennis: BV returns to court with varsity lineup intact

Heading into their 2017 tennis season, the Lady Lynx were described as a “young, but experienced” squad.

The Lady Lynx varsity soccer team members are (front, from left) Kylie Birath, Marlie TeKrony, Emma Haas, Kennedy Nuebel; (middle) McKenna Geringer, Chloe Lippert, Cali Kocmick, Zoey Mandery, Sarah Knutson, Julia Kreutner; (back) Mya Chan, Abby Bastian, Ashley Ask, Peyton Smedsrud, Morgan Thompson, Sage Bultje, Gemma Symmington. Not pictured: Bre Langenhorst, Sam Taylor. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:27pm

Soccer: Lady Lynx have big appetite for state title in 2018

The Lady Lynx soccer team have the munchies, but it’s not food they’re craving this fall.

The Lynx varsity soccer team consists of, from left, row one: Aiden Mitzel, Gavin Rowell, Wyatt Haas, Jacob Frantzen, Landon Kocer, Caden Nichols; row two: Tristan Stauffacher, Connor Hodkinson, Carson Barton, Dylan Skovly, Carter Hodkinson, Thomas Crow, Lawson Lambertz, Luke Burch, Luke Higgins, Mason Matthies, Eli Kirlin, Jesse Van Hemert, Ayden Spicer, Lucas Johnson. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:25pm

Soccer: Lynx boys find rhythm, balance in talent, formation

Five seniors highlight the 2018 Lady Lynx volleyball roster. The senior leaders are, from left: Riley Poppenga, Anna Reinschmidt, Abby Risty, Brooke Lunstra and Macyn Flanigan. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:23pm

Volleyball: Lady Lynx return with clear focus on post-season

Last season was last season.

Brandon Valley’s varsity boys team will be staffed by six players, four of which are returning with varsity experience. The team includes (from left) Matt Gusso, Austin Swenson, Jackson Faber, Emmet Hansen, Brody Olivier and Matt Anderson. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:20pm

Golf: BV tees off with 4 returning letter-winners

Brandon Valley boys’ golf returns to the links with four of their six varsity players intact from the 2017 squad.

Members of the Lady Lynx varsity softball team are from left, row one: Grace Ackerman, Lexi Langenhorst, Jeniah Johnson, Andrea Cain, Taylor Brummels; row two: Grace Wilford, Ellie Tofteland, Jackie Bingham, Alyssa Reinschmidt, Kendra Kuehn, Morgan Livesay, Grace Bowar, Emily Moschell, Madison Kobernusz, Janessa Schoby, Mya Bunker. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:18pm

Softball: Lady Lynx count on experience to go far in 2018

The reigning Class AA state champions - the Lady Lynx - return to the cross country course with eight letter winners. They are (from left) Natalie Moose, Hannah Sprecher, Kylie Foss, Danica Kocer, Lauren Wells, Allison Rief and Megan Pickering. Not pictured: Katie Wentzy. Jill Meier/BV Journal

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:17pm

Cross country: BV girls look to defend title; boys on tipping edge

Coach Larry Beesley gets tears in his eyes whenever his mind wanders to the 2017 state cross country meet.

Members of Brandon Valley’s 2018 competitive dance team are, from left, row one: Jamie Fick, Stephanie Kessler, captain Kayla Wolfe, Emily Wendt, Courtney Moeller, Emily Muhs, Sarah Berberich; row two: Maddy Mofle, Kaleesta Waysman, Mercy Dettler, Cait Jacobson, Brooklynn Hunt, team captain Emily Cushing. Submitted photo.

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:13pm

Dance: 'This team has talent'

Twenty-six girls comprise Brandon Valley’s 2018 competitive cheer team. They are, from left, row one one: Crystal Sazonov, Ashlie Lohr, Ashlee Hoff, Kylee Fueston; row 2: Amari Allen, Halayna Hendrick, Josie Bowers, Lauren Ruhlman, Keely Kielman, Emily Sample, Kendra Wannarka, Sydney Hayes, Lexi Severson, Sophie VanHorn, Abbi Rusten, Grace Hansen, Izzy Larson, Anna Nuss, Madi Nolz; row 3:Rylie Frantz, Morgan Weber, Brittney Reiter, Bailey Harvey, Ashley Linn. Not pictured: Jennica Pitts and Regan Bly. Jamie Hult/BV Journal

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 1:10pm

Cheer: Lady Lynx look to rise to top again

The trick to building a state championship-winning team is like building a pyramid – they both rely on balance.

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Adam, Julie and Austin Brown of Brandon traveled to China last month to bring home their daughter, Marielle. The Browns - now a family of four - adopted 9-year-old Marielle and are all smiles as they snap their “Journey with the Journal” photo during their trip abroad. Welcome home, Browns! Submitted photo.

The Brandon Valley Optimist Club last week presented Mark Fonder (center) with its annual Community Member of the Year award. Fonder has graciously opened 212 The Boiling Point for the organization’s wild game feed, which has become a two-night event. Proceeds supplement the school district’s lunch account and weekend backpack programs. “I was one of those kids that grew up on half-price lunches,” Fonder said. “I just want to make sure that kids can have a hot meal and food on the weekends.” Pictured are (from left), row one: Bob Conrad, Becca Risty, Melissa Heckel, Sacy Adam, Mark Fonder, AJ Menden, Meredith Menden and Jon Hartsuiker; row two: Scott Heckel, Drew Adam, Tom Wullstein, Josh Buhman and Jeremy Risty. Submitted photo.

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