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Alex McCullough ran hard at Canton on September 10, 2024 for the Panther cross country team. She finished in 3rd place for the varsity girls 5K.

Dakota Valley runners compete in hot conditions

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
Hot conditions and an elevated course was what met the Panther cross country team on Tuesday, September 10 in Canton. Dakota Valley performed well as many runners, from multiple teams, withdrew or had to drop as the races progressed.
The Panther dance team performs their pom routine in Yankton on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Submitted photo

Panther dancers have another strong performance

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
Dakota Valley’s dance team put in the miles this past week with competitions in Yankton and Winner. The squad was in Gazelle’s territory on September 12 and then in Winner on September 14, 2024. The time on the road was well worth it, as the Panthers continued to impress in their jazz and pom routines.

Huskies stay competitive through challenging course, conditions

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
Hot temperatures were in full force on Tuesday, September 10 as the Elk Point-Jefferson cross country team ran a hilly course in Canton. Despite the heat and elevations, the Huskies ran hard and showed great effort in all of their 5,000 meter runs.
Bentlee Kollbaum, senior #14 for EPJ, hits a kill for her team against Canton. Photos by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

EPJ Huskies slam competition win both matches

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
Fresh off their tournament championship, at Irene-Wakonda on September 7, the Huskies took that momentum up against West Central (WC) and came out victorious on Tuesday, September 10. Elk Point-Jefferson bested the Trojans by 3 sets to 1 in a great win.
Ben Akin teeing off against Vermillion on September 12. Photos by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Husky golfers play tough course, competition

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Huskies golf team gathered in Vermillion, on Monday, September 9th, to take on area schools at The Bluffs Golf Course for 18 holes of competition. Elk Point-Jefferson placed 5th in team scoring for the varsity golf meet at a +61.
Ashton Fairbanks making the catch for a 25 yard gain versus Winner.

Elk Point-Jefferson fought a hard battle against Winner

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
It was Military Appreciation Night on Friday, September 13th when the Huskies hosted Winner for a home football game. The evening was full of honor and excitement as Elk Point-Jefferson knew they had a tough contest against Winner.
Dakota Valley’s dance team won top honors in their first invite of the season, on September 5, 2024, at Mitchell, SD. Back Row from left: Christine Daniels, Ashley Jelkin, Isabella Burhoop, Josie Hall, Elizabeth Avery, Jenna Burns, Adalie Major, Kyla Bacan, Thea Akre, Payton Bernard, Lily Sorenson, and Sofia Carrigan. Front Row from left: Marissa Loe, Alex Nelson, Suri Uhl, Sammy Pollema, Ava Merchant, Bridget Saltzman, Zahria DeBeer, Gracie Hamilton, and Candace Irwin. Submitted photo

DV dancers bring home multiple trophies

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The 2023 Class A state dance champs made some noise at the Corn Palace on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Dakota Valley showed the state why they are known for dance as their routines brought home multiple trophies against larger Class AA schools.
The Panther varsity boys golf team stands with their 1st place team plaque. From left: Cash Slater, Matt DeBeer, Tyler Cornelsen, Tate Cornelsen, Logan Collette, and Dylan Lukken. Submitted Photo

Panther golfers stay on course, roll in more wins

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The Panther boys golf team was on a roll as they won another meet on Tuesday, September 3. Dakota Valley played great rounds at the Spring Creek Country Club in the meet hosted by Sioux Falls Christian.
The Panther girls soccer time take the field with the West Central Trojans on Tuesday, September 3. It would be a good game, as Dakota Valley handed WC their first loss of the season by a score of 1-0. Photo by Kelly Riibe • times2reporter@gmail.com

Lady Panthers take down undefeated West Central

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, September 12, 2024
In a tough home match, the Panther girls soccer team took down undefeated West Central (WC) in a tight battle on Tuesday, September 3. The 1st half showed good ball movement and options for Dakota Valley while their defense held strong until the end.
DV’s Sammy Kimbell takes a big swing at the net against EPJ on Sept. 5th. The rest of her team was ready to defend, but Kimbell got the kill and the point. Photo by Kelly Riibe • times2reporter@gmail.com

Dakota Valley Panthers take down Mustangs, Huskies

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, September 12, 2024
It was a road trip where the Dakota Valley volleyball squad took care of business versus the Tri-Valley Mustangs, in Colton, on September 3. In 3 straight sets the Panthers claimed victory while all on the varsity roster contributed quality minutes on the court.
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