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Elk Point-Jefferson baseball team state bound

The talented Elk Point-Jefferson baseball squad of 2025 can add the title of state qualifier to their list of accolades. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025 the Huskies punched their ticket to state with wins over Beresford Area and Vermillion in regional play.
Elk Point-Jefferson school district awards

On April 28, 2025 the Elk Point-Jefferson school district gathered teachers and staff to celebrate multiple earned awards from the 2024/25 school year. It was a fun evening of accolades as many received service recognition. The night highlighted the countless dedication by educators and staff who walk the school halls at EPJ. Per Huskies Superintendent Philip Schonebaum the following awards were distributed: Sydney Bosquet was named “Education support Professional of the Year” and Donna Mau received the honor of “Support Staff of the Year.” Community Circle of Excellence was awarded to: Union Bean Coffee and Structured Learning Center with Karissa Munce, Matt Munce and Cassandra Schmith receiving recognition. The “Helping Hands” award went to Larry Wilcox. Shayla Leichtenberg received the honor of “Middle School/High School Teacher of the Year”.
DV Panther baseball heads to state tourney

The Panther varsity baseball team took care of business and qualified for the state tourney during regional play on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. It was a cool evening, but Dakota Valley was on fire to beat Freeman/Canistota/ Marion (FCM) and then pull off the upset versus top ranked Parkston.
Burhoop semifinalist in US Presidential Scholars Program

Recent 2025 Panther graduate Abigail Burhoop has been recognized as a semifinalist in the United States Presidential Scholars Program. She was selected out of a pool of 6000 qualified candidates and is full of gratitude.
Haberling new SD high school golf director

To start the month of May, the South Dakota High School Coaches Association announced Kelly Haberling, of Elk Point-Jefferson, as the new executive director for the South Dakota High School Golf Association.

Panthers dominate, take DAK XII championship

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Panthers were up 8-3 versus Lennox to start set #1 on October 14, 2025. It was a home contest with expectations high as both teams were ranked near the top of Class A. At the time of their match, Dakota Valley was ranked #1 and Lennox was #5 per the South Dakota Media Volleyball Poll.

County backs budget fix

Shannon Jost

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Union County Board of Commissioners approved a $240,021 budget supplement, accepted a resignation, and reviewed preliminary courthouse expansion plans during its regular meeting Oct. 14.

EPJ board approves contracts, property purchase

Shannon Jost

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education approved a series of personnel actions, policy updates and a land acquisition during its regular meeting Oct. 15, while also recognizing student achievements in athletics and counseling services.

Dakota Valley Panther State Champion Golfers

News Staff

Friday, October 17, 2025

Fantastic regular season play had hopes high for the Panther varsity boys golf team as they headed to the Class A state meet on October 6-7, 2025.

Akin finishes 15th at 2025 State golf tournament

News Staff

Thursday, October 16, 2025

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Panthers outlast Dell Rapids in five-set thriller

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 16, 2025

An epic showdown took place in volleyball between Dakota Valley (DV) and Dell Rapids (DR) on Monday, October 6, 2025. The Panthers were hosts and both teams came in ranked at the top of Class A in South Dakota.

DV marching band earns runner-up honors in Class B

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 16, 2025

It was an early call time for the Panther marching band on Friday, October 3, 2025 as they traveled to Menno for their 2nd competition of the season. Seventeen schools competed at the 2025 Menno Band Day event. Dakota Valley was there along with Tea Area, Howard, West Central, Pierre, Parkston, Mount Vernon, Scotland, Centerville, Alcester-Hudson, Wessington Springs, Yankton and more.

Panthers battle but fall short at West Central

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 16, 2025

A tough away game on October 10, 2025 meant Dakota Valley would be put to the test versus the Trojans of West Central. Playing in Hartford, South Dakota it was a true testament of competition as the Panthers worked through injuries and kept themselves very much in the football game versus a tough opponent.

DV runners shine at DAK XII, prep for regionals

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Panther runners were in Canton on October 9, 2025 for the DAK XII Conference Meet. The toughest conference in Class A provided a fast field on the Hiawatha Golf Course where Dakota Valley and competitors all worked hard with fast starts and strong downhill finishes.

Hockey returns as Metros host Waterloo

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

The Sioux City Metros will open the 2025–26 hockey season on home ice Saturday, October 25, when they host the Waterloo Warriors at the IBP Ice Center, 3808 Stadium Drive. The Junior Varsity squad will take the ice at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Varsity matchup at 3:30 p.m.

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Elk Point-Jefferson baseball team state bound

Elk Point-Jefferson school district awards

DV Panther baseball heads to state tourney

Burhoop semifinalist in US Presidential Scholars Program

Haberling new SD high school golf director

Panthers dominate, take DAK XII championship

County backs budget fix

EPJ board approves contracts, property purchase

Dakota Valley Panther State Champion Golfers

Akin finishes 15th at 2025 State golf tournament

Panthers outlast Dell Rapids in five-set thriller

DV marching band earns runner-up honors in Class B

Panthers battle but fall short at West Central

DV runners shine at DAK XII, prep for regionals

Hockey returns as Metros host Waterloo

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