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The 5678! dancers traveled to Orlando, FL for The Dance Worlds on April 26-29. Pictured are, from front left, are Sammie Pollema, Morgan Higman, Ava Merchant, Bridget Saltzman, Macie Poulsen, Megan Poulsen, Lizzy Avery, Lily Sorenson, Suri Uhl, Gracie Hamilton and Alexzandra Nelson; and back, Josie Hall, Adalie Major, Ashley Jelken, Bella Burhoop, Cadence Irwin, Abigail Burhoop, Avery Oligmueller, Payton Bernard, Tina Daniels, Reese Reigler, Maddie Farrens, Thea Akre and Marissa Loe. Submitted photo

5678! Dancers compete at The Dance Worlds in Orlando

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Competitive dancers from North Sioux City’s 5678! Dance Studio traveled to Orlando, FL on April 26-29 for The Dance Worlds Competition at Coronado Springs Resort & Convention Center. Five competitive dances qualified for the studio which is owned and operated by Melissa Strong.
The Panthers had Payten Konopasek on 3rd base and Chaley Preston on 1st base during a big inning of offense for DV against Winner on May 4.

Panthers face challenging weekend with 6 games

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Panther softball started off the week on Monday, April 29 with another battle versus West Central in Hartford. Dakota Valley had fallen to the undefeated Trojans the week prior in the quarterfinals of the DAK XII tournament. They fell short in their 2nd match-up of the season by a score of 2-7.
The DV girls track team for the 4x800m relay took 7th place at Howard Wood in Sioux Falls on Saturday, May 4. Pictured left to right are Ella Otten, Maylee Rose, Sophie Redler and Alex McCullough. Photo submitted

DV track and field compete strong at Howard Wood Relays

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Steep competition faced Dakota Valley’s talented track and field team on May 3 and May 4 for the Howard Wood Relays in Sioux Falls. Qualifiers for the Panthers represented well with many achieving personal records and performing at the highest level.
Reagan Granstrom hits a ball off the fareway May 3 in Elk Point at the Husky Invite. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Dakota Valley Panthers golf at Dell Rapids, Elk Point

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The destination for the Panther girls golf team on Tuesday, April 30th Course in Dell Rapids. The trip north proved to be worthwhile as 8th grader Katie Betsworth shot a personal best at the Dell Rapids Invitational.
Brandon Benett hits hard in the wind against Vermillion on May 2. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Varsity Panther baseball play wave of games

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The month of May brought a wave of games for the Panther varsity baseball squad. Dakota Valley played 4 games in 4 days and came away with 3 victories and a loss.

Elk Point-Jefferson shines at the Howard Wood Relays

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The annual Howard Wood Relays were held in Sioux Falls on May 3 and 4 with several Huskies competing. Many personal records and high achievements were earned by the Elk Point- Jef ferson athletes in what is always an exciting two days of track and field for the state.

Girls compete at challenging Dell Rapids course

Comments From Coach Kelly Haberling:
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The EPJ Girls golf team competed on Tuesday, April 30 at a very difficult course at Rockey Run in Dell Rapids. It presents many challenges that The Pointe does not, elevation and multiple water features.
Ella Hayes puts toward the hole May 3 at EPJ Invitational. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

EPJ hosts Huskies Girls Golf Invitational

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The Huskies Girls Golf Invitational, hosted by Elk Point-Jefferson, happened on Friday, May 3. Eight teams attended and weather conditions were finally favorable for the student athletes to hit the links.

Huskies lose by one to BAH

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
It was an away contest against Beresford/Alcester-Hudson (BAH) on Wednesday, May 1 for the Huskies. It was a game of defense for both sides as the scores were low with BAH winning 2-1.
Wyatt Herrity on the mound May 1 against Beresford/Alcester-Hudson. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

EPJ baseball win one and drop one at home

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The Elk Point-Jefferson baseball team played 2 games on May 5. It was a strong win for the Huskies versus Wagner by a score of 11-1. However, EPJ did not come out on top against the Cavaliers of Bon Homme.
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