The number 13 was lucky for the Dakota Valley dance team Friday, Oct. 21 as it was the record number of years the Panthers have been crowned champions at the South Dakota state competition.

For the first time in Elk Point-Jefferson history, the Husky football team has finished the regular season 8-0 with their 28-14 victory Friday, Oct. 14 over Bridgewater- Emery/Ethan (BEE).

Happily, no Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies were carried off by the gusty winds on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Class A Region 3 meet in Vermillion. With teams including Beresford, Dakota Valley, Vermillion, Lennox, Canton, Ethan/Parkston, Parker, Mt. Vernon/Plankinton, Elk Point-Jefferson, Wagner, Hanson and Sanborn Central/ Woonsocket, this region is known as the most competitive in the State of South Dakota.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies showed their South Dakota dominance against the South Sioux City, NE Cardinals Oct. 11.

The Irene -Wakonda Eagles soared back home after the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies decimated them in Elk Point Oct. 13 – 25-11; 25-4; 25-14. Bentlee Kollbaum led the Husky offense with 11 kills. Ashley Brewer had 7 kills on the night and was closely followed by Natalie Heuertz at 6. The Huskies showed their strength from the serving line as the team had 14 aces on the night. Danica Torrez led the way at 5 ace serves followed by Alyssa Chytka at 4, Heuertz 3 and Kollbaum with 2. Chytka recorded 15 digs. Sophia Giorgio had 27 assists on the night.

The Dakota Valley varsity volleyball team had a busy week with a match at Lennox Oct. 11 and the conference tournament at West Central Oct.

It was a back and forth game for the Panthers under the Friday night lights on Oct. 14 in Beresford, SD.

For the first time since 2013, Dakota Valley will be sending both the girls and boys varsity teams to state for cross country on Saturday, October 22nd. The meet will take place in Huron, SD at the Broadland Creek National Golf Course. Members of the girls varsity team include: Sophia Redler, Alex McCullough, Ella Otten, Mia Riibe, Finley Huber and Lizzie Mueller.

A brisk afternoon, along with some strong running competition, greeted the Dakota Valley cross country team in Vermillion on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the SDHSAA Region 3A meet. A lot was on the line, as only the top 3 boys teams, top 3 girls teams and the 20 fastest individuals from each varsity race would qualify for state.

Send-offs will be held on Friday, Oct. 21 for the Cheer, Dance and Cross Country teams as they leave for their state tournaments. The North Sioux City Police and Fire departments will escort the teams to the interstate on ramp. The send-off for Cheer and Dance is at 9:30 a.m. and Cross Country is slated for noon. The community is invited to attend.