The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies had a strong showing at the SoDak 16 qualifier game in May to earn a return visit to the 2nd annual sanctioned South Dakota softball tournament. All games, for all classes in South Dakota, were held in Aberdeen.

Many Huskies made it on the podium at the 2024 South Dakota state track and field meet, in Sioux Falls, on May 2325. The epic event was held at Howard Wood Field and Elk Point-Jefferson athletes squared off against the best in Class A.

Plenty of medals, top finishes and personal records returned home, from Sioux Falls, for the Panthers after 3 days of competition at the state track meet on May 2325, 2024. Student athletes from across South Dakota shined while competing at Howard Wood Field. And the Panthers represented Dakota Valley well.

For the 2nd consecutive season the Panther high school softball team has qualified for the South Dakota state tournament. They will head to Aberdeen for 3 games of postseason play, on May 30, May 31 and June 1, after defeating Vermillion in the SoDak 16 qualifier on Wednesday, May 22nd.

A full week was on the calendar for the Panther girls golf team as they played in the DAK XII conference meet on Monday, May 20 and then had regionals on Thursday, May 23. Dakota Valley represented well at both meets, with the biggest news being 8th grader Katie Betsworth taking 1st place for each competition.

A 10th place seeding by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) had the Elk Point-Jefferson team traveling a distance to battle #7 seeded Sioux Valley. The game was originally planned to take place on Tuesday, May 21. However, Mother Nature had other plans and the game was rescheduled to Wednesday, May 22.

Spring Creek Country Club was the site for the 2024 DAK 12 conference girls golf meet on May 20. Some of the best high school golfers were in attendance and the Huskies performed well against a fierce field.

The Elk Point-Jefferson baseball team opened up regional play on Monday, May 20. The Huskies had two games where they downed Vermillion 5-2, but were handed a loss by Bon Homme (BH).

Trailing 0-4 at one point in their SoDak 16 playoff game against Vermillion, the Panther softball team rallied to overtake the Tanagers in late innings on Wednesday, May 22. Sophomore Annie Bourne got the start for Dakota Valley and pitched the entirety of the game.

The Panther baseball squad entered regional play on May 22nd as the #1 seed for Region 1 with a regular season record of 15-2. Home field advantage existed for the Panthers as they faced Beresford/Alcester- Hudson in their 1st game.