It was a tough week for Panther boys soccer as they faced strong opponents on September 3rd and September 5th. While Dakota Valley was handed 2 losses, much was gained in experience as they battled fierce competition.

The Dakota Valley varsity cross country team saw success for both the girls and the boys on August 30, 2024 in Beresford. It was a huge meet with over 30 teams in attendance and more than 600 runners racing. Individual medals were awarded to the top 20 place winners.

The Panther boys golf team continued to dominate throughout the last week of August. On Tuesday, August 26 they tied Vermillion’s score for the top spot at the Dell Rapids meet and then defended their home course well at the Two Rivers Invite on August 28.

Coming in as the underdog against Dell Rapids, the Panther football team showed up big time on Friday, August 30, 2024. In an away game, Dakota Valley defeated the preseason ranked #2 Quarriers and snapped the 2-season win streak that Dell Rapids had going after winning state in 2022 and 2023.

In their inaugural match of the 2024 volleyball season, the Panthers showed perseverance to take down the Yankton Gazelles on Thursday, August 29. It took 4 sets, but Dakota Valley played well against a larger Class AA school in South Dakota.

The Panther boys soccer squad had their 1st home contest on Friday, August 30. It was a rematch versus the Freeman Academy Bobcats who Dakota Valley had faced the week prior on August 24. That earlier game on the pitch had DV falling 2-7, so the Panthers were looking to keep the match closer and come away with a victory.

It was a busy week of soccer for the Dakota Valley girls team as they played 3 games throughout the last week of August. Their 1st match was a tough one away versus Sioux Falls Christian (SFC). Despite falling 0-2 on the pitch, the Panthers performed well and showed grit.

Saturday, August 24 was the first soccer match for Dakota Valley boys. Despite a 2-7 loss, great things were observed on the pitch as the Panthers played Freeman Academy in the away contest.

The Panther boys varsity golf roster started the season strong by breaking a school record on Tuesday, August 20th. Dakota Valley won the West Central Early Bird Invite at Central Valley Golf Course in Hartford with an impressive team score of 297.

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