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Huskies finish regular season 8-0

For the first time in Elk Point-Jefferson history, the Husky football team has finished the regular season 8-0 with their 28-14 victory Friday, Oct. 14 over Bridgewater- Emery/Ethan (BEE).
Stark, Cross headed to state meet

Happily, no Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies were carried off by the gusty winds on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Class A Region 3 meet in Vermillion. With teams including Beresford, Dakota Valley, Vermillion, Lennox, Canton, Ethan/Parkston, Parker, Mt. Vernon/Plankinton, Elk Point-Jefferson, Wagner, Hanson and Sanborn Central/ Woonsocket, this region is known as the most competitive in the State of South Dakota.
Huskies defeat the Eagles, take 4th in tourney

The Irene -Wakonda Eagles soared back home after the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies decimated them in Elk Point Oct. 13 – 25-11; 25-4; 25-14. Bentlee Kollbaum led the Husky offense with 11 kills. Ashley Brewer had 7 kills on the night and was closely followed by Natalie Heuertz at 6. The Huskies showed their strength from the serving line as the team had 14 aces on the night. Danica Torrez led the way at 5 ace serves followed by Alyssa Chytka at 4, Heuertz 3 and Kollbaum with 2. Chytka recorded 15 digs. Sophia Giorgio had 27 assists on the night.
Memorial wall up at historical museum

In 2020, the Union County Historical Museum was looking to replace the bricks on the barn on West Main Street in Elk Point. However, the original plan of putting the bricks on the barn wasn’t able to be accomplished.
A great week of volleyball

The Dakota Valley varsity volleyball team had a busy week with a match at Lennox Oct. 11 and the conference tournament at West Central Oct.

Kjose builds ramp for the museum

News Staff

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Recently a handicap ramp was installed as an Eagle Scout project by Johnathan Kjose. He had to raise the funds himself as part of the project. He could get outside help, which he did with his parents and other boy scouts that could lend a hand.

Dakota Valley thespians to present “Puffs”

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, October 5, 2023

At the beginning of September the thespians of Dakota Valley took their talents to the stage to audition for this fall’s three-act production of “Puffs”. It is a stage play written by Matt Cox and a hilarious twist on the happenings of Harry Potter and Hogwarts.

Dakota Valley Panthers take on Ponca and Pierce, Nebraska

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Panther volleyball action took place across the river in Nebraska on Thursday, Sept. 28. Dakota Valley went up against Ponca and Pierce and were winners for the night, as they dropped only 1 set the entire evening.

Boys Class A State Golf held in Rapid City

News Staff

Thursday, October 5, 2023

The Boys Class A State Golf Tournament will be held in Rapid City at the Hart Ranch Golf Club. In 2022, the Titans from Vermillion were crowned Class A Team Champions followed by Aberdeen Roncalli and in a tie for third place, Dakota Valley and Sioux Valley.

Panthers named Region 2A Champs, gear up for state

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, October 5, 2023

An incredible feat was accomplished by the Panther varsity boys golf team on Monday, Sept. 25 as they were named Region 2A Champions in Elk Point and qualified for state.

Panther Competition Cheer performs in Sioux Falls

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, October 5, 2023

The competitive cheer squad for Dakota Valley travelled north on Tuesday, Sept. 26 to O’Gorman High School. The Panthers were one of 12 teams competing in Sioux Falls that day and they left town with their highest score of the season in overall points.

Girls soccer holds senior night, ends in draw

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Senior night for the Panther girls soccer team was held on Thursday, Sept. 28 as Dakota Valley hosted Vermillion. Twelfth graders Emerson Bowen, Grace Meyer, Ashlynn Stusse, Ashley Neeser, Claire Hemmingsen and Josie Eckhardt were all honored for their commitment to the game and the DV girls soccer program.

DV Dance places 4th at O’Gorman

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, October 5, 2023

The Panther dance team is heading into the final weeks of their season and they showed strength at the O’Gorman Dance Invite on Tuesday, Sept. 26 in Sioux Falls. They would place 4th overall, in competition against many larger Class AA schools, while also receiving high honors in the jazz and pom categories.

Panther Soccer team garner First win in program history

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, October 5, 2023

History was made for the Panther boys soccer team on Monday, Sept. 25 in Groton when the varsity roster brought home the first victory ever for Dakota Valley.

Panthers downed by Orioles in away contest

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Dakota Valley would win the coin toss and defer on Friday, Sept. 29 at Lennox for their away football game.

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Huskies finish regular season 8-0

Stark, Cross headed to state meet

Huskies defeat the Eagles, take 4th in tourney

Memorial wall up at historical museum

A great week of volleyball

Kjose builds ramp for the museum

Dakota Valley thespians to present “Puffs”

Dakota Valley Panthers take on Ponca and Pierce, Nebraska

Boys Class A State Golf held in Rapid City

Panthers named Region 2A Champs, gear up for state

Panther Competition Cheer performs in Sioux Falls

Girls soccer holds senior night, ends in draw

DV Dance places 4th at O’Gorman

Panther Soccer team garner First win in program history

Panthers downed by Orioles in away contest

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