Brandon Valley’s depth-filled veteran roster proved to be too much experience for the young Governors from Pierre Saturday, as the Lynx notched a 54-31 ESD Conference victory before the hometown crowd.
Danica Kocer scored Brandon Valley’s first 14 points Friday against Aberdeen Central, which proved to be the starting point for the Lynx in their 66-40 ESD Conference victory.
The senior duo of Evan Talcott and Carter Olthoff combined for 38 points – Talcott dropped in 20 and Olthoff 18 – as Brandon Valley defeated Sioux Falls Washington Jan. 22 on the Warriors’ home floor, 71-59.
Sometimes, it goes down to the last shot. Tuesday’s point-for-point battle in the Harrisburg gym was one of those occasions where it went down to the last shot.
Brandon Valley tipped off their 2018-19 season with a pair of victories against two West River opponents over the weekend. On Friday, the Lady Lynx disposed of Rapid City Stevens, 59-30, and poured on the power in their 80-29 victory against Spearfish Saturday afternoon.
No. 3 Brandon Valley gave up a 19-point first-half lead against No. 4 Rapid City Stevens Friday, as the Raiders handed the Lynx a 63-57 setback in their first game of the season Friday at Carold Heier Gymnasium.
