VERMILLION — Brandon Valley made sure the opportunity to settle a score didn't go to waste .

A year after falling to Sioux Falls Lincoln in the state Class 11AAA football championship, the Lynx closed out an 11-1 season with a 34-27 victory over Lincoln in the championship rematch on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in the DakotaDome.

The Lynx were top-seeded and No. 2-rated and Lincoln (10-2) No. 1-rated and second-seeded.

Much like last year, the two teams battled to the wire.

Heavy dose of Levi Veskrna

A huge performance by Brandon Valley running back Levi Veskrna made the difference in a game in which the two teams combined for 834 yards of total offense.

Brandon Valley rushed for 341 yards and passed for 77 (41-8). Lincoln gained 172 yards rushing and 244 passing (41-6).

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