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Ella Otten, showed here against Viborg-Hurley, has been a leading scorer for the Panthers. She made 13 points against West Central, 19 points against Tri-Valley and 28 points against Andes Central/Dakota Christian. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Girls bring season record to 9-3 after 3 wins last week

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Winter weather delayed the Panther girls original basketball match-up versus the West Central Trojans. Both teams were supposed to square off on Jan. 9, but Mother Nature had other ideas. For the rescheduled date, it was a close 1st half on Monday, Jan 15. After 2 tight quarters the Panthers led 31-27.

DV BBB accomplishes huge feat with winning streak

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The Dakota Valley boys basketball team have accomplished a feat for the record books with their 62-game winning streak. It is a record for Class A South Dakota and one that no other school, in the local area or the country, can even currently come close to touching.
Ashton Fairbanks goes up for 2 of his 7 points against Dell Rapids Jan. 6. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Elk Point-Jefferson huskies struggle in second half of games

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team faced Canistota on Jan. 2 and Dell Rapids on Jan. 6. Both games were full of fierce play, but the Huskies downfall was their offensive play in the second half of both games.

Panther Esports athletes compete despite blizzard

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Despite winter weather and blizzard warnings, the Panther Esports athletes were still able to squeeze in some competitions during week #4 of competitive play. From Jan. 8 through Jan. 12, Dakota Valley once again showed strength as a top Esports program in South Dakota.

Boys Classic pairings announced

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The 42nd Annual Hanson Boys Corn Palace Classic pairings have been announced. The games will begin at 10 a.m.
Keaton Hinds finished in 4th place in the 215 bracket at the Jesse James Invitational in Garretson on Jan. 6. Submitted photo

Four Huskies place in Garretson Invitational

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies attended Garretson’s Jesse James Invitational on Jan. 6 and came home with one 3rd place finish and three 4th place finishes.
Grace Peed goes up for the jump shot against West Central Jan. 2. She scored 6 points during the game. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Elk Point-Jefferson Lady Huskies continue winning streak

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024
On Dec. 30, the Huskies took to the court against Irene-Wakonda and didn’t look back. The girls controlled the ball from start to finish taking a commanding lead and clipping the Eagles wings 60-26.
Grant Van Den Hul finds himself open in the corner and goes up for the 3. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Dakota Valley Panthers show their strength

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024
There is little doubt in anyone’s mind as to how strong the Panther boys basketball team is after a dominating win versus Sergeant Bluff-Luton on Saturday, Jan. 6. Dakota Valley bested the Warriors by a score of 69-41 on SBL’s homecourt.

Panthers participate in Parkston Classic

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Both the boys and the girls basketball teams for Dakota Valley travelled during winter break for the Parkston Classic on Dec. 29. Teams from throughout South Dakota played at the Parkston Armory to close out 2023.
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