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Huskies play in first invite of season

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

By Beth Sherard-Hutcheson times1@iw.net The Elk Point-Jefferson boys golf team travelled to West Central to participate in the first invite of the 2022 season. Competing against 14 other teams, the Huskies gained some valuable experience in wet and cool conditions.

YMCA programs to be reviewed

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

By Beth Sherard-Hutcheson times1@iw.net For the last few years, Dakota Valley has housed a summer YMCA program, however, some concerns arouse this last summer that could cause the school district to reconsider offering the company to return in 2023. Superintendent of Schools Dr.

Locals recognized in D2 Athletics

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

The Division 2 Athletics Association recently announced the 2021-22 recipients of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards. One hundred and five (105) student-athletes from the University of Sioux Falls were recognized by the D2 ADA this year. In order for a studentathlete to receive an Academic Achievement Award, a student-athlete must

Vermillion legion champs

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

By Bruce Odson The strength of one Legion region became evident when Vermillion came back through the consultation bracket in an eight inning 8-7 win over Winner/Colome. In the third game Vermillion lost to Winner/Colome 8-3.

Aberdeen to host inaugural SDHSAA girls’ softball tournament

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

By Dana Hess For the S.D. Newspaper Association The first-ever girls’ softball tournament sanctioned by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) will take place June 1-3 next year in Aberdeen.

Missouri River Basin drought conditions persist

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

While the Missouri River basin has seen improved runoff for two consecutive months, it is not enough to overcome the long-term drought persisting in much of the basin. July runoff in the Missouri River basin above Sioux City, Iowa was 3.2 million acre-feet, which is 98% of average and 0.7 MAF more than was forecast last month.

Huskies play in regions

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Right off the bat, the Huskies had a tough road ahead of them as they played in the Region 3B Legion tournament in Vermillion.

EPJ fought hard, but wasn’t able to overcome Dakota Valley losing 6 to 7 in 8 innings of play.

See full story in this week’s Leader-Courier.

Dakota Valley Softball

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

12U Sindt/Honner 1st place league champions The 12U Sindt/Honner team took 1st place in their league. The team consists of, from left, coach Pat Honner, Bella Monical, Leah Crombie, Kenzie Scott, Coryn Kimball, Katie Betsworth, Lexi Stusse, Audrey Sindt, Emma Honner, Kendyl McIntosh, Cali Smith, Jaida Riley, Paige Moffatt and coach Rich Sindt.

Jackson Boonstra rounds 3rd base and looks to see where the ball is before stying put.

DV goes 2-2 at regions

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Dakota Valley participated in the Region 3B Legion tournament in Vermillion July 20-23.

Dakota Valley squared off against the Lennox Orioles, winning the opening round of region play July 20. The Panthers dominated the field winning the game 9-2. (No further results were available as of presstime).

See full story in this week’s Dakota Dunes / North Sioux City Times.

DV Thunder 12U takes fourth place

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Dakota Valley Thunder 12U baseball completed their season this weekend by finishing 4th place at the South Dakota State VFW Tournament in Humboldt, SD.

Dakota Valley began State Tournament play on Friday morning with a win over Lake County 14-12. Catcher Cole Brown had a perfect day at the plate getting 4 hits in 4 attempts, on the mound it was a team effort as 6 different pitchers were utilized to complete the game. Reid Huber pitched the final outs and earned the save.