The night of Halloween also marked the 1st round of regional volleyball for Dakota Valley. The Panthers made swift work of the Parker Pheasants to take 3 sets quickly by scores of 2518, 25-7 and 25-7.

It was a cold, windy and wet contest between the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies and Tri-Valley Mustangs Thursday, Oct. 26. With the weather playing a factor for both teams, the real challenge for the athletes was to keep their footing and catch a wet pigskin. The winner of this game advanced to the semi-finals Nov. 3.

The last volleyball match of the regular season for the Panthers occurred in Tea on Monday, Oct. 23.

The 1st round of Class 11A South Dakota football playoffs took place on Thursday, Oct. 26. Dakota Valley was the #5 seed versus #4 Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) at Bob Young Field on the campus of the University of Sioux Falls.

The fastest field of cross country athletes invaded Yankton Trails, in Sioux Falls, on October 21st for the state meet. Dakota Valley qualified both the girls and boys varsity teams, which meant 12 Panthers represented on the course in addition to 4 talented alternates.

The South Dakota High School Soccer Coaches Association announced the 2023 Girls Class “A” All-State members. From Dakota Valley, Annabella Reyes was named to the First Team and Isabella Mijangos and Ashlynn Stusse were named to the Honorable Mention team.

For the last home volleyball game of the regular season, the Panthers hosted Vermillion. And it was quite the Friday, as Dakota Valley brought their brooms and swept the court versus the Tanagers in 3 straight sets.

A wonderful experience was had by the Dakota Valley competitive cheer team at state, in Sioux Falls, on Oct. 20. The Friday competition had the Panthers performing early at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

It was “Thursday Night Lights” for the Panther football squad on Oct. 19 as they took on a fierce Quarrier team in Dell Rapids. Despite matching their opponent in 1st downs, 12 for each team, Dakota Valley fell 18-52.

Dakota Valley varsity volleyball took care of business against the Lennox Orioles on Oct. 10 by scores of 25-18, 2517 and 25-12. A victory sweep always feels good for the Panthers. It was especially sweet, this time at home, because it was senior night. Sophie Tuttle, Lauren Olhausen and Stella Carlson were recognized prior to the match for their hard work and leadership.