Brandon Valley junior Alyvia Padgett turned in a dominant performance, lifting the Lynx over Washington on Friday and back into the South Dakota girls basketball state championship game.

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RAPID CITY — With a spot in the championship game at stake, Brandon Valley’s Alyvia Padgett put together a signature performance on Friday night. It was one that advanced the Lynx through to ...