The Lynx did some heavy lifting over the weekend, and in the process, came away with two state champion powerlifters along with 13 Brandon Valley student-athletes who placed in the top five of their respective divisions.
It may be 10 years from now, maybe 15 or a few more, but when the time comes, a group of guys associated with Brandon Valley’s 2021 Class A State champion wrestling team will relish in reliving their historic season.
The Douglas Patriots put up the first four points of Friday’s game with the Lynx, but it would be the only lead the West River boys would have, as Brandon Valley cruised to a 76-44 victory.
From tip-off to the final tick of the clock, the Lady Lynx were surely the better team on the floor Friday. Brandon Valley delivered a 57-19 blow to the visiting Douglas Patriots (1-18) in the team’s final game of the regular season.
Rapid City Central charged out to a 17-9 first-quarter lead over the host Lady Lynx on Feb. 25 before Brandon Valley reorganized and charged back in the 56-45 victory.