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Five EPJ grapplers place at Wagner Invite
The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies travelled to Wagner on Jan. 27 to participate in the Wagner Invite against 15 other teams. Five Huskies found themselves with podium finishes at the invite – Luke Swatek (126), Owen Rigg (132), Caleb Heuertz (175), Keaton Hinds (215) and Ruben Chicoine (285).
Workforce housing planned for North Sioux City
When the City of North Sioux City purchased land east of city limits near the Flynn Business District, they had planned on incorporating housing. The city, in search of another resource, reached out to a private developer – PBR Capital Group, LLC. PBR stepped up to partner with the city to design a new workforce housing community located west of Interstate 29.
Panthers have great run, winning 62 consecutive games
West Central struck first in scoring after winning the tip in the postponed contest for the Panther boys basketball squad on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The Trojans brought height, but DV moved the ball and worked for mismatches as they pushed up the court on offense. Nice shots from Charlie Margeas and Luke Bruns got DV’s offense going.
DV BBB accomplishes huge feat with winning streak
The Dakota Valley boys basketball team have accomplished a feat for the record books with their 62-game winning streak. It is a record for Class A South Dakota and one that no other school, in the local area or the country, can even currently come close to touching.
Girls bring season record to 9-3 after 3 wins last week
Winter weather delayed the Panther girls original basketball match-up versus the West Central Trojans. Both teams were supposed to square off on Jan. 9, but Mother Nature had other ideas. For the rescheduled date, it was a close 1st half on Monday, Jan 15. After 2 tight quarters the Panthers led 31-27.
Dakota Valley Esports still remain at top of program
Week 5 for Dakota Valley Esports was hectic as many scheduling changes occurred due to winter weather and other schools having the day off in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Despite the conflicts, multiple victories were garnered by the Panthers.
DV looks at new fire alarm system
“The fire alarm system at the elementary school is working, I want to make sure that is very clear,” Dakota Valley Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonia Warzecha emphasized. “It is working. The children and the staff are safe.”
Panthers have a good showing at DAK-XII Conference
Dell Rapids and Madison were the opponents that the Panther wrestling team faced on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at an away triangular. The match versus the Quarriers was close as DV fell in team scoring by just 3 points. The Bulldogs were strong and big winners on the night as DV fell to them 8-70 in team scoring.
