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The DV girls track team for the 4x800m relay took 7th place at Howard Wood in Sioux Falls on Saturday, May 4. Pictured left to right are Ella Otten, Maylee Rose, Sophie Redler and Alex McCullough. Photo submitted

DV track and field compete strong at Howard Wood Relays

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Steep competition faced Dakota Valley’s talented track and field team on May 3 and May 4 for the Howard Wood Relays in Sioux Falls. Qualifiers for the Panthers represented well with many achieving personal records and performing at the highest level.

Reagan Granstrom hits a ball off the fareway May 3 in Elk Point at the Husky Invite. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Dakota Valley Panthers golf at Dell Rapids, Elk Point

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 9, 2024

The destination for the Panther girls golf team on Tuesday, April 30th Course in Dell Rapids. The trip north proved to be worthwhile as 8th grader Katie Betsworth shot a personal best at the Dell Rapids Invitational.

Brandon Benett hits hard in the wind against Vermillion on May 2. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Varsity Panther baseball play wave of games

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 9, 2024

The month of May brought a wave of games for the Panther varsity baseball squad. Dakota Valley played 4 games in 4 days and came away with 3 victories and a loss.

Elk Point-Jefferson shines at the Howard Wood Relays

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 9, 2024

The annual Howard Wood Relays were held in Sioux Falls on May 3 and 4 with several Huskies competing. Many personal records and high achievements were earned by the Elk Point- Jef ferson athletes in what is always an exciting two days of track and field for the state.

Girls compete at challenging Dell Rapids course

Comments From Coach Kelly Haberling:

Thursday, May 9, 2024

The EPJ Girls golf team competed on Tuesday, April 30 at a very difficult course at Rockey Run in Dell Rapids. It presents many challenges that The Pointe does not, elevation and multiple water features.

Ella Hayes puts toward the hole May 3 at EPJ Invitational. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

EPJ hosts Huskies Girls Golf Invitational

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 9, 2024

The Huskies Girls Golf Invitational, hosted by Elk Point-Jefferson, happened on Friday, May 3. Eight teams attended and weather conditions were finally favorable for the student athletes to hit the links.

Huskies lose by one to BAH

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 9, 2024

It was an away contest against Beresford/Alcester-Hudson (BAH) on Wednesday, May 1 for the Huskies. It was a game of defense for both sides as the scores were low with BAH winning 2-1.

Wyatt Herrity on the mound May 1 against Beresford/Alcester-Hudson. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

EPJ baseball win one and drop one at home

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 9, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson baseball team played 2 games on May 5. It was a strong win for the Huskies versus Wagner by a score of 11-1. However, EPJ did not come out on top against the Cavaliers of Bon Homme.

Hannah Nearman heading for home May 3 against Beresford. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Lady Huskies mount epic comeback against Watchdogs

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 9, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson softball squad mounted an epic comeback on Friday, May 3rd versus the Beresford Watchdogs. The final score would be 19-18 with the Huskies claiming victory in the final inning with 2 outs already in the book.

Gunderson, McCullough, Munch shatter records

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, May 2, 2024

School records fell at the Dakota Valley home track meet on Tuesday, April 23. It was also senior night where DV 12th graders met at the 50-yard-line, of the football field, at the midpoint of the meet to be honored for their hard work in the sport.