Huskies shine on home turf, push pace at Lennox

Cross country is not a sport for the meek and Elk Point-Jefferson showed their strength and endurance on the running paths to end September and start October. The start of autumn has been warmer than usual, but that has not slowed down any of the Huskies. On Monday, September 29, 2025 it was the team’s home meet at The Pointe and EPJ represented well.

Akin qualifies for state, Elk Point-Jefferson finishes 8th

On Monday (September 29, 2025), the EPJ boys’ golf team opened postseason play at the Bluffs in Vermillion. The regional tournament carries a pressure unlike any other—some even say it’s more intense than the state meet itself.

Huskies crush Red Raiders, stay atop 11B

The top of the leader board for 11B football, in South Dakota, is where the Huskies will stay after defeating Wagner on Friday, October 3, 2025. It was a huge win for Elk Point-Jefferson, on homecoming night, as they did not allow the Red Raiders to score at all on their way to 48-0 victory.

Panthers push through heat and hills at Canton meet

The hills were alive as the Panther cross country squad ran hard through elevated terrain at the team’s meet, in Canton, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Warm weather was present, but strong times still prevailed across the board for varsity, junior varsity and middle school.

Dakota Valley defense dominates in early blowout win

The scoreboard could barely keep with the Dakota Valley varsity football team on Friday, September 12, 2025. Multiple touchdowns and strong plays were observed as the Panther defense completely shut down their opponent’s attempt to move the football. Fifty-eight points were put up in the 1st half by DV to have this game end after just 2 quarters of play. It was a final of 58-0 in favor of the Panthers.

DV volleyball wins Black Hills tourney, tops Beresford

Staying undefeated, the Panther volleyball squad dominated competition throughout September 9-13, 2025. They battled the Watchdogs of Beresford, at home on September 9, and won in sweeping fashion. Dakota Valley also played tough in the Black Hills as they won the varsity tournament, in Rapid City, on September 12-13, 2025.

Panthers stay hot on the pitch with hat trick and strong defense

A tough match was played by Dakota Valley girls soccer on Tuesday, September 9, as they hosted the Trojans of West Central (WC). The Panthers had bested WC earlier in the season, but both programs are playing excellent soccer for 2025 and a close contest was on the horizon.

Panthers take runner-up at Tanager Invite in Vermillion

In what will be a familiar setting for the fall golf season, the Panthers were in Vermillion on September 8, 2025 to play The Bluffs Golf Course. Dakota Valley was playing in the Tanager Invite, and they will re-visit this site again for the DAK XII conference meet plus regionals and state.

Dakota Valley dance team claims titles in jazz and pom

A trip to Yankton was in order for the Panther dance team on Thursday, September 11, 2025. It would be fierce competition as Dakota Valley looked to be the only Class A team in attendance. All others were from Class AA in South Dakota.

Windy conditions test Huskies at Bluffs golf meet

On Monday, the Huskies traveled to Vermillion to compete at The Bluffs for the first of many events scheduled at the course this season. Conditions were warmer than Friday’s round in Mitchell, but the wind played a major role throughout the day.