Brandon Valley Journal

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Addison Meyers returns a shot in flight 3 doubles play against Sioux Falls Christian. The Lynx handily defeated the Chargers, 9-0.

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Katrina Nelson pitches against O’Gorman at Sherman Park in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

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The Lady Lynx had a strong showing on their home course at McHardy Park, registering five runners in the top 10, including Sarah VanDeBerg and Kylie Foss. (Above, left) BV senior Cole Borchardt leads a pack of Lynx boys along the 5K course. 

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BV’s Jillian Gienapp shows no mercy to her Pierre opponent in Saturday’s 3-0 win.

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After enjoying a snack, kids take in some playtime on one of the interactive play tables at the preschool. (Below) Noah’s Ark Preschool is a mission of the Brandon Lutheran Church, where the preschool operates.

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Selected by their peers, candidates for Brandon Valley High’s 2021 Homecoming king and queen are, row one, from left: Noah Thompson, Alicia Garrow, Cait Jacobson and Sam Woidyla; row two: Jeremiah Donahoe, Taylor Stemen, Kazi Ellingson, Brady Koupal, Joseph Anders and Danae Johnson. Coronation begins at 7 p.m. Monday in the BVHS Activities Center.

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So far in the renovation process, Rob and Jonathan Pralgeske have reopened the convenience store, casino and pool hall. A restaurant and live entertainment venue are next, along with outdoor sand volleyball courts and a burnout pit for motorcycles. 

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Pheasant hunting in South Dakota is big business, but licensing revenue has fall significantly over the past decade.