Panthers advance into state tournament

The Panthers battled McLaughlin in SODAK 16 region play at the Corn Palace on Tuesday, March 5. There are over 400 miles between Dakota Valley and the Mustangs of McLaughlin, who are not far from the North Dakota border. Both teams traveled to Mitchell for the chance to advance to the state tournament at a neutral location.

Dakota Valley Panthers shoot for a three-peat

Once again the Panther boys basketball team has qualified for the state tournament after an incredible year and strong performance in the postseason. The 2024 Class A State Boys Basketball Tournament takes place on March 14-16 in Rapid City at the Monument’s Summit Arena.

Husky youth qualify for state

The EPJ Youth Husky wrestling team wrestled in West Central for the region 5 state qualifier March 9. Ten Wrestlers will represent EPJ for state out in Rapid City March 15 and 16. Qualifiers were Leo Eriksen, Elena Hutcheson, Kaylin Dice, Karoline Kluender, Addison Milbrodt, Reece Chicoine, Josie Hutcheson, Korbyn Vogt, Audyn Otkin and Ryker Johnson.

Dakota Valley Panthers power through region play

The Dakota Valley boys basketball team hosted the Parker Pheasants for the first game of regionals on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The pep band was present and loud, as were the fans and cheerleaders who were ready to see DV in action on the court.

Postseason Qualifiers 2024 Dakota Valley Esports

Esports has taken the state of South Dakota by storm and leading the charge is Dakota Valley with a program that sees many Panthers making an appearance in the postseason. Fenworks, a North Dakota based company that specializes in Esports and drone racing programs, will host the 2024 South Dakota Esports State Tournament. The event is to be held at Club 71, Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium at South Dakota State University in Brookings on March 22-23.

Bishop Heelan girls attend state

The Bishop Heelan girls basketball team made it to the Iowa State basketball tournament in Des Moines, IA for Class 4A. Thye qualified for state by being the Region 3 champion. The Crusaders defeated Lewis Central, from Council Bluffs, in the 1st round of state by a score of 70-40. They fell 3741 to Waverly-Shell Rock in the next round.

Elk Point-Jefferson Husky season comes to close

While the Huskies competed hard all year long, their season wasn’t meant to continue past the first round of regions as they fell to the Vermillion Tanagers 74 to 68 on Feb. 27.

Panthers fight hard at state tournament, Boonstra places 3rd

Much success was observed by the Panther wrestlers at state on Feb. 22, 23 and 24 in Sioux Falls. Dakota Valley represented their school and the wrestling program well in front of large crowds at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.

Dakota Valley Panther boys head into post-season

It was a long road trip on President’s Day for the Panther boys basketball team as they traveled to Groton despite no school being in session on Monday, Feb. 19th. It was a tight 1st half with the score tied at 29 after the 2nd quarter. However, Groton pulled away on their home court and DV took the loss 54-71.