On a chilly, rainy Tuesday night, four games determined the Class AA championship contenders in Rapid City for high school soccer.
The top-ranked Lincoln Patriots secured a dominant 8-0 win over Brandon Valley, with Miles Rolfing scoring two quick goals. They will face Jefferson in the title game after the Cavaliers beat SF Christian 3-2. Cavalier goalie Cayden Johnson made notable saves in the victory.
Two-time defending champion Harrisburg faced a strong opponent in Pierre's sophomore goalie Emlyn Swanson. However, Nyah Aware's bad-angle goal with 10 minutes left in the first half led the Tigers to a 1-0 win.
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Author's summary: AA Soccer semifinals determine championship contenders.