Lady Panthers surge past Canton for third straight win

Unstoppable was the Dakota Valley girls basketball team on Friday, December 19, 2025 as they hosted the Canton C-Hawks. By a score of 67-45, the Panthers exploded in the 2nd half to put the game completely in their control. It was a nice victory for DV and their 3rd straight as the 2025/26 high school winter season is off and running for all in South Dakota.

Huskies place multiple wrestlers at home invite

Multiple wrestlers, from South Dakota and Iowa, came to Elk Point on December 20, 2025 for the annual Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies Invitational. As hosts, EPJ represented well with many of their grapplers garnering medals.

Elk Point-Jefferson hangs close before Dell Rapids pulls away

Conference foe Dell Rapids was in town to face the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team on December 22, 2025. The Huskies fought hard and stayed close with the Quarriers throughout the 1st half, and even throughout the 3rd quarter. However, momentum on offense swung in the direction of DR as EPJ fell 56-80.

Lady Huskies fall to Dell Rapids in defensive battle

Defensive efforts were observed in Elk Point-Jefferson’s low scoring game versus Dell Rapids (DR) on December 22, 2025. Tough 2nd and 3rd quarters hurt the Huskies as they fell to the DR Quarriers by a score of 33-47.

DV rebounds from delays with strong quad showing

Weather delayed the first few contests of the season for the Panther varsity wrestling squad, but the Canton meet on December 16, 2025 was met with no travel obstacles. Earlier, Dakota Valley had match-ups canceled by Mother Nature on December 6 and December 9. The stalled start to the season did not hinder the Panthers as many saw success on the mat. It was a quadrangular hosted by Canton. In addition to DV, Beresford/Alcester-Hudson (BAH) and Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) also attended.

Dakota Valley girls notch two wins before winter break

Multiple games were slated for the Panther girls basketball team prior to Dakota Valley’s winter break. Beresford was DV’s first opponent, for the week and the season, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. It was an away contest for the Panthers versus a well-matched roster of Beresford Watchdogs.

Panthers open season with decisive road win

First game success greeted the Panther boys varsity basketball team on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. An away contest, versus the Beresford Watchdogs, meant Dakota Valley left town with a definitive win to start their season.

EPJ falls to defending state champs on the road

The Huskies traveled north to face Sioux Falls Christian on Thursday, December 18, 2025. It was the SFC Charger’s home opener and they came out strong versus Elk Point-Jefferson.

SFC pressure slows Huskies

The Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team faced a fierce opponent on a windy night, in Sioux Falls, prior to the school’s winter break. The Chargers of Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) hosted the Huskies on Thursday, December 18, 2025. It was SFC’s home opener and they came out aggressive on the court.

Swatek earns 100th win as Huskies battle hard

Huskies were in Canton for a wrestling quadrangular on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Tough competition was observed on the mat, as Elk Point-Jefferson battled Dakota Valley, the Canton C-Hawks and Beresford/Alcester-Hudson (BAH).