Two sets of royalty reign over 2022 Homecoming

King Chace Fornia and Queen Alyssa Chytka, pictured at left, were crowned Elk Point-Jefferson’s 2022 Homecoming King and Queen, but they weren’t the only ruler’s in town. Prairie Estates Care Center also crowned a Homecoming King and Queen of their own.

 

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Lokhorst: He’s been everywhere

Not many people can relate to Johnny Cash’s song “I’ve Been Everywhere,” but John Lokhorst can. After Sunday, Sept. 11, Lokhorst had accomplished a goal that took him almost 25 years to complete. He rode a motorcycle in every state in the United States.

 

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Dakota Valley defeats Madison

It was a close contest under the Friday night lights for the Panthers on Sept. 23 as they squared off against the Madison Bulldogs. The fans were loud and the student section lit up the stands as the theme for the evening was “GLOW!”. This meant many high schoolers and middle schoolers came to the game ready to cheer in black attire with glow stick necklaces and bracelets.

 

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Team qualifies for state

A truly fabulous day of golf was had for the Panther varsity team Sept. 26. The Dakota Valley boys putted, chipped and drove for yards to earn a 3rd place finish at regions on the Hiawatha golf course in Canton, SD. This spectacular play punched the team’s ticket for state where they will go up against some of the finest golfers around in the South Dakota High School Athletic Association’s Class…

 

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Collette,Lukken medal

The varsity boys golf team for Dakota Valley returned to Vermillion for the second time this season for the DAK12 conference meet. It was held at The Bluffs Golf Course. “Tough winds and some errand shots gave us several big numbers on the card today,” coach Rodd Slater said. “That’s to be expected with such a young team.” Windy and hot conditions were definitely present, but the Panthers were…

 

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Dance team brings home 2nd place at AA meet

The dancers of Dakota Valley showed strength and poise as they competed at yet another hard competition with fellow Class A schools, as well as larger districts in Class AA on Sept. 24 in Harrisburg, SD.

 

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Dakota Valley takes 2nd at Pentagon

Saturday, Sept. 24 brought an exciting day of volleyball to the Panther varsity roster as the team was met with strong competition for all of their games at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls.

 

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Cheer makes routine more difficult

The competitive cheer squad for Dakota Valley travelled north to Harrisburg to perform in front of a large crowd where many schools from Class A and Class AA were gathered to compete Saturday, Sept. 24.

 

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DV downs WC, loses to SFC

West Central was no match for the Dakota Valley varsity volleyball squad on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The Panthers swept the Trojans in three quick games to continue their superb season. Scores were: 25-8, 25-6 and 2510.

 

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Panthers defend home turf

The varsity girls soccer team protected their home turf on Tuesday, Sept. 20 as the Panthers rolled past the Blue Dragons of Garretson in a 6-1 victory.

 

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