The Huskies had 2 games to start July as Elk Point-Jefferson’s senior legion squad faced off against strong opponents on July 2nd and July 3rd. Both games were close, however EPJ was on the losing side twice as they fell to Post 911 Chargers Legion from Sioux Falls and Post 1 from Vermillion.

Alex McCullough, of Wynstone, recently placed at the Nike Outdoor Nationals on June 12-13 in Eugene, OR. A soon to be freshman at Dakota Valley, Mc-Cullough ran against some of the fastest middle schoolers out there. She brought home 3rd place in the mile and 5th place for the 800m.

A double header for Elk Point-Jefferson Senior Legion baseball team meant double the victories on Tuesday, June 25. The Huskies battled Harrisburg and came out on top in both contests.

Summer break might be in full swing for Dakota Valley Panthers, however the fall season is on a lot of people’s minds. Registrations for several school activities are currently open with families in the school district needing to be aware of deadlines.

The list of high school track and field athletes in South Dakota, receiving the honor of academic all-state was released near the end of May. Seven Panthers were on the list.

The Dakota Valley Legion team played a lot of baseball over the course of 3 days on June 20, 21 and 22. On Thursday, June 20 they faced a legion post from Minnesota, DFG Post 397, and also a roster from Equitable Banks Senior ‘24.

Dakota Valley’s Beau Pollema was named to 1st Team Class B All-State for baseball. Jackson Boonstra made 2nd Team Class B All-State for the Panthers.

The list of high school track and field athletes in South Dakota, receiving the honor of academic all-state was released near the end of May. Grace Peed, of Elk Point-Jefferson, was on this prestigious list.

Elk Poi nt - Jef fer son’s Keaton Gale was named to 1st Team Class B All-State by the South Dakota High School Baseball Association for the spring 2024 season. The All-Region team was also announced with Gale being on the roster along with Kayden Moore and Brody Van Roekel. Luke Swatek received an Honorable Mention for Class B All Region.

It was a win for the Elk Point-Jefferson Senior Legion squad on Wednesday, June 19. The Huskies downed Tabor Legion Post 183 by a score of 3-0.