An excellent start to 2024 was had by the Dakota Valley girls basketball team. The Panthers took care of business on the road against Viborg-Hurley (VH) on Friday, Jan. 5 and then decimated the Warriors of Sgt. Bluff-Luton the next day on Jan. 6.

Against VH, it was a tight contest. The Panthers had a height advantage, according to the livestream announcer, and we’re up 7-2 early. Dakota Valley saw …