Seven of the 14 wrestlers on this season’s Metro All-Conference roster hail from Brandon Valley. Roosevelt follows with three grapplers on named to the elite squad, and both Lincoln and O’Gorman list two wrestlers each.
Free throws make a difference. And in Brandon Valley’s AA state semifinal clash against top-seeded Aberdeen Central, free throws made a difference in the disappointing 44-43 outcome.
For a brief moment Thursday, the Lady Lynx got to celebrate their 50-41 win over the O’Gorman Knights in the AA state quarterfinals, and then it was back to work to prepare for Friday’s semifinal test against No. 1 seed, Aberdeen Central.
Surrounded by his team of state tournament-bound Lady Lynx last Friday afternoon, Mark Stadem pointed to one of a multitude of colorful banners lining the south wall of the Activities Center.
