The Elk Point-Jefferson softball team played a thrilling SODAK 16 qualifier game on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The Huskies were the hosts as the #8 seed in Class A and their opponent was the #9 seed Dell Rapids. With 5 lead changes in the battle, it was Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) ending the contest on top by a score of 20-15. The victory advanced the Huskies to the South Dakota state softball tournament, on June 4-6, 2026, in Aberdeen.

The Panther varsity softball team played an away game, at Sanford Diamonds, versus Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) on Monday, May 18, 2026 in cold and rainy conditions. Weather played a factor, but big innings of offense in the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th innings had Dakota Valley (DV) holding on to win 19-16.

Big wins on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 meant that the Panther baseball team would make a return trip to the Class B state tournament. The victories came over Beresford Area and Freeman/Canistota/Marion (FCM) in regional play. Dakota Valley (DV) was a #3 seed in the “South Super Regional”. They took down #6 Beresford and #2 FCM to advance. Rob Augustine, the Panther’s head baseball coach, is happy to see his squad be a championship contender.

Competition was solid for the Region 2A girls golf contest held at Hiawatha Golf Club, in Canton, on May 21, 2026. Dakota Valley (DV) represented well to be team runner-up at the event. This finish punched the DV roster’s ticket to the upcoming state golf meet on June 1-2, 2026.

The Dakota Valley track and field program is sending a deep and talented group to the 2026 state meet, with athletes qualifying across sprints, distance, jumps, hurdles and throws. The Panthers will compete in more than two dozen events as they look to cap the season with strong performances.

The last track and field meet of the 2026 spring high school season happened for Dakota Valley, at home, on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Top finishes were observed in the Southeast South Dakota (SESD) Showcase which served as a “last chance” meet for those hoping to qualify for the state contest. Many Panthers worked hard and are looking to represent DV well on May 28-30, 2026 at the state meet in Sioux Falls.

Elk Point‑Jefferson will be well‑represented at the 2026 State Track and Field Championships, with a deep lineup of boys and girls qualifying across sprints, distance events, relays, jumps and throws.

The Southeast South Dakota (SESD) Showcase track and field meet was held on May 21, 2026 with Elk Point-Jefferson in attendance. The contest was hosted by Dakota Valley with schools from Alcester-Hudson, Beresford, Canton, Centerville, Irene-Wakonda, Lennox, Parker/Marion and Vermillion also competing. Strong performances on the track and at the field events were observed as the Huskies left North Sioux City with many top placings.

Huskies Qualify Two for State at Region Meet 5/21/26 Submitted Article Region golf brings a level of pressure unlike any other — it’s a play-well-or-go-home situation. The Elk Point-Jefferson girls golf team traveled to Canton last Thursday (May 21, 2026) to compete in the Region 2A meet, facing some of the top individual competitors and teams in Class A across the state.

Two tight contests concluded regular season play for the Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) varsity softball team in mid-May. Each ball game had the Huskies on the losing end, but only by a single run. On May 19, 2026 it was an extra innings battle against Madison and on May 23, 2026 it was another extended game versus Dell Rapids (DR).