EPJ battles tough Sioux Valley

It was a tough contest for Elk Point-Jefferson, in football, on Friday, October 18, 2024. The Huskies traveled to Sioux Valley to take on the Cossacks in a game that would outline postseason match-ups for both squads.

EPJ runners run strong at regionals, Marx heads to State

The 3A Regions meet for Class A cross country was hosted by the Huskies on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at The Pointe Golf Course. The familiar territory had Elk Point-Jefferson running well and ending the day with a state qualifier.

State Champions!

Dakota Valley brought home the 2024 state championship on Tuesday, Oct. 8. From left: Cash Slater, Matt DeBeer, Logan Collette, Tyler Cornelsen, Dylan Lukken, and Tate Cornelsen. Submitted picture

Husky golfers strong at state, Langle 6th in Class A Boys

Two epic days of golf were in store for 3 Elk Point-Jefferson golfers at the 2024 state meet on October 7-8, 2024. The event took place in Hartford, South Dakota at Central Valley Golf Course. It was a familiar venue for state qualifiers Carter Langle, Ben Akin and Austin Hanson as all had played the course for the DAK 12 conference meet, as well as at regionals.

EPJ volleyball Northwestern tournament champions

The Huskies had a great week of volleyball. It all started with a sweep of Viborg-Hurley on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 and then coming out as tournament champions, at Northwestern, on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Dakota Valley Panther volleyball plays tough competitors

Unbelievable competition was the theme of the volleyball week for Dakota Valley from October 7-12, 2024. The Panthers faced top seeded Class A teams, as well as larger schools from neighboring Iowa. Many matches were close and all helped the squad grow fiercer as they head into the final weeks of the season.

Panther girls soccer finish season strong, gain experience

The Panther girls soccer team entered the post season with a #3 seed for playoff action. Their 1st battle on the road to the state championship came against #6 Garretson on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Dakota Valley had home turf advantage, as the higher seed, and came ready to win.

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies beat Fliers on senior night

The Huskies had a nice game against the Flandreau Fliers on Friday, October 11, 2024. The victory by a score of 21-14 was made even sweeter as it was senior and parents night, at home, for Elk Point-Jefferson.

EPJ runners compete well, look forward to home region meet

Warm October temperatures greeted the Elk Point-Jefferson cross country team for their meets at Vermillion on October 7, 2024 and in Lennox on October 10, 2024. At times conditions were windy, but the Huskies showed strength against competition from in and around southeastern South Dakota.

DV Panthers tough gridiron battle against WC Trojans

Friday Night Lights, on October 11, 2024, was also senior night for the Panthers as they took on the Trojans of West Central. It was a close, down to the wire contest that did not end with a win for Dakota Valley.