Area FCU & Insurance Plus Tournament Scoreboard (3/12)

High school girls basketball tournament results from across South Dakota

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:19am

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The Area FCU & Insurance Plus Tournament featured first-round action in the Class AA, A, and B state tournaments across South Dakota on Thursday, March 12. Top seeds like Brandon Valley, Hamlin, and Lyman all advanced, while lower seeds like Tea Area, Lakota Tech, and Corsica-Stickney also pulled off upsets on the opening day.

Why it matters

The state basketball tournaments are a major event in South Dakota, drawing interest from fans across the state. These early-round results set the stage for the rest of the tournament and determine which teams will advance to the later rounds and have a chance at a state championship.

The details

In Class AA, top seed Brandon Valley cruised to a 78-53 win over Tea Area, while Aberdeen Central and SF Washington also advanced. In Class A, Hamlin and Mahpiya Luta were among the winners, and in Class B, Lyman and Parkston moved on. Several lower seeds like Lakota Tech, Corsica-Stickney, and Centerville also pulled off upsets on the opening day.

  • The tournament games took place on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
  • The tournament will continue with second-round games on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Anna Binde

A player for Tea Area High School who scored 13 points in their loss.

Alyvia Padgett

A player for Brandon Valley High School who scored 36 points in their win.

Ashlan Carlow-Blount

A player for Mahpiya Luta High School who scored 24 points and had 8 rebounds in their win.

Jordyn Scott

A player for Lyman High School who scored 28 points and had 8 rebounds in their win.

Braylee Bordewyk

A player for Corsica-Stickney High School who scored 26 points in their upset win.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The tournament will continue with second-round games on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The takeaway

The opening day of the state basketball tournaments featured some exciting upsets and dominant performances from top seeds, setting the stage for an intriguing rest of the tournament as teams battle for state championships.