Two competitive matches were in store for the Panther boys soccer team as the roster travelled to Vermillion on Aug. 31 and hosted Groton Area on Sept. 1. Both contests showed growth from the young Dakota Valley squad.

Against the Vermillion Tanagers, DV was facing a competitor with many upperclassmen on the roster. The Panthers put up a tough defense to hold the Tanagers to just 2 scores in the 1s…