Playoffs were happening for the Dakota Valley (DV) girls soccer team in the 2nd week of October. They entered the post-season seeded #2 in Class A. This meant the Panthers got to host the quarterfinals and semifinals. Hosting was an honor, but winning both matches proved this team was ready to contend for the 2026 state title.

An incredible golf season for the Dakota Valley boys earned a grand finale at the state meet, in Mitchell, South Dakota, on October 5-6, 2026. Facing the best golfers in the state, for Class A, the Panthers hit the links at Lakeview Golf Course with grit and determination.

The EPJ boys golf team traveled to Mitchell on Monday and Tuesday (October 5-6, 2026) to compete in the South Dakota State Golf Tournament at Lakeview Golf Course. It marked the first time in 10 years that the Huskies qualified as a team for the state tournament.

More dominance on the football field was displayed by the Huskies on October 9, 2026 in their away game against the Beresford Watchdogs. By a final score of 49-21, Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) continued to showcase why they are the best of the best in Class 11B in South Dakota.

Nice weather allowed Dakota Valley (DV) runners to turn in some of their best cross country times in mid-October. With important away meets on the schedule, the Panthers looked to make an impact on the race course with regionals on the horizon.

North Sioux City commissioners approved new development fees, moved forward with flood recovery efforts and awarded a contract for repairs to Westshore Drive during their Oct. 5 meeting.

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A tough road test was in store for the Dakota Valley (DV) football team on Friday, October 9, 2026. The Panthers had to travel to Lennox to face an Orioles team who was seeded in the top 3 for Class 11A in South Dakota.

Mellette, South Dakota was the contest destination for Elk Point-Jefferson’s varsity volleyball team on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The Huskies were playing in Northwestern’s annual high school tournament. Multiple teams from around South Dakota were in attendance. In addition to Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) and the host, other schools competing included: Aberdeen Roncalli, Colman-Egan, Corsica-Stickney, Herreid/Selby Area, Kimball/White Lake, Lemmon, Mobridge-Pollock and Waubay/Summit.