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The efforts of a teacher include more than teaching

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
For the last 25 years, Toni Hall has been a staple in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District. With 29 years of experience, 25 of them with EPJ, Hall knows all the effort it takes to be a teacher.

 

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Local athletes nominated for fall sports players of the year

By News Staff –
The South Dakota High School Sports Awards announced the nominees for all of the fall sports played in the state of South Dakota. The winners of each of the following sports will be announced during the live show to be held June 12 at the Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls.

 

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Activities association seeks procedure for adding sports

By Dana Hess For The S.d. Newspaper Association –
On Wednesday, March 1, the South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors passed the _rst reading of a procedure that will provide a structure for adding new sports and _ne arts activities.

 

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Ejections in high school sports way up this year

By Dana Hess For The S.d. Newspaper Association –
A discussion about appreciation events for high school sports of_cials led to the revelation that there have been 87 ejections of players, coaches and fans at high school sporting events this year. At the South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors meeting March 1, SDHSAA Assistant Executive Director Randy Soma said there have been 87 ejections this year compared to 30 last…

 

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Girls may get their own wrestling tournament

By Dana Hess For The S.d. Newspaper Association –
Because of the growth in the number of participants, it has been proposed that a separate girls’ wrestling tournament be held next year. Currently the state wrestling tournament includes boys’ and girls’ divisions.

 

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The One-Act Play Disaster

By Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com –
Dakota Valley middle school students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th will perform “The One-Act Play Disaster” on March 13 and 14, at 7 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center. There is no cost for admission, but free will donations will be accepted.

 

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Southeast A.B.A.T.E. holds presentation

By News Staff –
The Southeast A.B.A.T.E. is going to hold a presentation on motorcycle safety and awareness on Saturday, March 11. The event will be held at the North Sioux City Community Center (connected to the Fire Hall) at 205 Sodrac Drive from 1 to 4 p.m.

 

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Swimming for excellence from an early age

By Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com –
Britton Patee, of Dakota Dunes, has been swimming ever since he could crawl. Patee comes from a family lineage of swimmers and the love and talent for the sport has taken the Bishop Heelan sophomore far.

 

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Huskies show prowess with three podium finishes

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
Eight individual Husky wrestlers qualified for the state tournament held in Rapid City Feb. 23-25.

 

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Panther boys end regular season with strong win

By Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com –
Dakota Valley’s senior night for boys basketball brought a lot of emotion and cheers for the class of 2023 players. Prior to the game, Coach Jason Kleis described what the senior boys have meant to the team and to the season as they looked to take on Lennox on Friday, Feb. 24. It was the last regular season home game and the Panthers started strong to never once relent en route to an 89-57…

 

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