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Garrett Merkley had 9 points and 6 assists against Groton Area Feb. 4. (Above) Easton Kempf has been a force under the hoop for the Huskies. In the last three games, Kempf has scored 58 points. Photos by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Huskies fight through 3 game stretch

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, February 9, 2023

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies had their hands full this week facing 3 tough opponents – Lennox, Dakota Valley and Groton Area. On Jan.

Bentlee Kollbaum goes up strong against Dakota Valley Feb. 2. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Huskies go 1-2 in a long week of tough play

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Tuesday night, Jan. 31, was an at-the-end-of-yourseat and nail-biting kind of game between the Elk Point-Jefferson and Lennox girls.

Gracie Delgado, second from the right, took 6th place at the Yankotn Wrestling Invitational Feb. 4. Submitted photo

Panther grapplers battle Bucks,Tanagers, defeat Nebraska

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Despite illness and injury, January ended strong for the Dakota Valley varsity boys wrestling squad with some solid wins on the mat. The Panthers wrestled Vermillion and Yankton during a triangular on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and team scoring was close with DV falling 21-57 to the Yankton Bucks and 24-54 to the Tanagers.

Isaac Bruns pushes his way to the basket in the game against Elk Point-Jefferson Feb. 2. He set the single game scoring record for 46 points in one game. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Panthers pull off two solid victories

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, February 9, 2023

It was two hard contests and two solid victories for the Dakota Valley (DV) boys varsity basketball team when they beat Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) in an away game on Feb. 2 and then travelled to the Pentagon in Sioux Falls to take down Western Christian on Feb. 4.

Melina Snoozy was the leading scorer for Dakota Valley against Elk Point-Jefferson Feb. 2. She had 16 points on the night. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Lady Panthers roll over Elk Point-Jefferson and Tiospa Zina

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, February 9, 2023

It was a short road trip to Elk-Point Jefferson (EPJ) on Groundhog’s Day that had the Panthers leaving victorious after a resounding 54-17 win against the Huskies. “We played an outstanding overall game against a very good Elk Point team,” head coach Tammy Lilly summarized.

Kaitlyn VanRoekel is fierce when attacking the hoop, as seen here against Vermillion. In the game against Tri-Valley Jan. 26, VanRoekel led the team with 18 points. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Fourth quarter decides it all

Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, February 2, 2023

It came down to the fourth quarter to determine the winner between the girls basketball game of Elk Point-Jefferson and Tri-Valley Jan. 26.

Dakota Valley Boys remain undefeated at 10-0

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Editor’s Note: The headline in last week’s article was incorrect. We are rerunning the article in its entirety.

Metro athletes from Dakota Valley include from left, Jax Trosper, Zach Brannan, Noah Graham, Grant Harder and Blaze Bauer. Submitted photo

Sioux City Metros split the weekend

News Staff

Thursday, February 2, 2023

The Sioux City Metros hosted the number one team in the Midwest High School Hockey League (MHSHL) standings, the Kansas City Jets Saturday, Jan. 28.

Isaac Bruns makes a strong move to the basket against Sioux Falls Christian Jan. 26. He racked up 26 points by the end of the game. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Panthers continue winning streak

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Two more competitive games happened for the Dakota Valley boys basketball team on Thursday, Jan. 26th versus #2 ranked Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) and on Saturday, Jan. 28 versus Clark/Willow Lake (CWL). The Panthers played strong and garnered two more notches in the win column.

Ella Reifenrath was named Player of the Game against Milbank Jan. 28. She had a career high of 19 points, shooting 100 percent from the charity stripe. Photo Submitted

Panther girls face off against tough opponents

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Two tough opponents faced the Dakota Valley girls basketball roster to end the month of January. The Panthers fell 48-60 to Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) at home on Thursday, Jan. 26 and would lose a close one to Milbank on Saturday, Jan. 28 by a score of 43-53.