Home | Dakota Dunes North Sioux City Times & Southern Union County Leader-Courier

Stifel

Panther track and field place strong head on to state

The Panthers were running, jumping and throwing in Lennox on Monday, May 13th for the Rich Luther Invite. And success was seen across the board between distance races, sprints, hurdles, relays and field events.
Panthers go yard in win over number 2 seeded Castleton

Three softball games were left in Dakota Valley’s regular season play with a contest happening in Vermillion, on May 17. Then 2 home games were played on Saturday, May 18.
Dakota Valley Graduation

.
EPJ girls sweep the throws at DAK-XII Conference

The Elk Point-Jefferson track team was at Alcester- Hudson on Tuesday, May 7 and many Huskies brought home high placements in a multitude of events. The throwers from EPJ were among some of the top placewinners.
O’Dea announced as Fore Cure recipient

Elk Point resident Marti O’Dea, also known by many as the Walking Christmas Tree, was named this year’s Fore the Cure recipient. “Marti is an amazing woman who has helped with this very fundraiser in years past,” their press release stated.

Ironclad

EPJ wrestlers compete well

A good day was had by the Elk Point-Jefferson wrestling squad as the team competed in the Mc-Cook Central Montrose (MCM) Invitational on Saturday, January 4, 2024. The Huskies went up against schools from all over South Dakota as over 20 teams converged in Salem, SD to compete.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Lady Huskies beat Viborg-Hurley

The Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team opened up play in 2025 with a big win over Viborg-Hurley (VH) in the Midwest Miracles Classic. The game took place on January 4th and was a fierce game for the Huskies.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Huskies take tough loss against Wessington Springs

It was a tough game to end 2024 for the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball squad in the Huron Holiday Classic. They took a loss against Wessington Springs by a score of 3856 on December 30, 2024.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

EPJ’s Eriksen is SEAPs Principal of the Year

The Southeast Area Principals Association has named Elk Point-Jefferson’s Skyler Eriksen as “Principal of the Year”. Eriksen has been an important part of the Husky family and has served the district for the past six years with great leadership and passion.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Kind Like Karlee

Goodbyes are typically never easy and on November 14, 2024 an especially hard one happened in the local community. Karlee Hughes, of Dakota Dunes, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 19.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Panther girls earn road win against C-Hawks

The Panther girls started strong versus Canton, on December 20, 2024, as Emersen Mead scored quickly for Dakota Valley. They led 13-7 with about 2 minutes left in the 1st quarter.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Dakota Valley boys play well, pick up two wins

By Kelly Riibe times2reporter@gmail.com A huge win followed by an exciting victory greeted the Dakota Valley boys basketball team on Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21, 2024. The Panthers first took on the Canton C-Hawks in an away game where they dominated.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Panther Esports ranked first in all sanctioned titles

Prior to winter break, the Panther esports team had a successful week of competition. Many victories were tallied and Dakota Valley continued to show the state that they are one of the top high schools for esports in South Dakota.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Dakota Valley girls and boys have strong performances

Wrestlers from Dakota Valley were busy on Saturday, December 21st with the boys at Elk Point-Jefferson and the girls at Canton. Strong performances were observed by all and Panther Head Coach Grayson Pirner was happy with how his squad competed on the mat.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.

Huskies had busy schedule, faced strong competition

Busy times and strong competition were in store for the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team as they had 3 consecutive days of games prior to winter break. The Huskies went up against Parker on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The next evening they hosted Sioux Falls Christian and then on Saturday, December 21, 2024 they went across the river to take on Sergeant Bluff-Luton.

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.