The Dakota Valley track and field program is sending a deep and talented group to the 2026 state meet, with athletes qualifying across sprints, distance, jumps, hurdles and throws. The Panthers will compete in more than two dozen events as they look to cap the season with strong performances.

The last track and field meet of the 2026 spring high school season happened for Dakota Valley, at home, on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Top finishes were observed in the Southeast South Dakota (SESD) Showcase which served as a “last chance” meet for those hoping to qualify for the state contest. Many Panthers worked hard and are looking to represent DV well on May 28-30, 2026 at the state meet in Sioux Falls.

In their last regular season home game, Dakota Valley baseball garnered a big win on May 11, 2026. It was senior night and the Panthers outscored Elk Point-Jefferson 14-0 in 5 innings. Seniors Sterling Schauff and Grady Ramos were dominant on the mound as they combined for 7 strikeouts.

Panther softball squared off against a couple of DAK XII conference opponents on back-to-back nights in mid-May. Great games were played with Dakota Valley (DV) being the victor in both contests. They bested West Central (WC) on Monday, May 11, 2026 in an away game. They mercy ruled Lennox, at home, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

As a roster, the Dakota Valley varsity girls golf team claimed 3rd place overall at the West Central Invite in Hartford, South Dakota on May 11, 2026. The Panthers secured a team score of 66. They bested 4th place Madison by 5 strokes. They were behind 1st place Vermillion and 2nd place Sioux Falls Christian (SFC). Vermillion finished with a +42 and the SFC Chargers recorded a +45.

The wind was fierce, but so were the Panthers as they competed in track and field on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Tri-Valley. It was the DAK XII Conference Meet which brought together the best competition from East River. The Dakota Valley (DV) coaching staff, for track and field, was proud of how well all of the DV athletes performed. Many medals were earned, as were several conference champion titles.

The Panther girls golf team continued their stellar play as they took runner-up at the Vermillion Invite on May 4, 2026. Addicyn Sailer was a medalist for Dakota Valley (DV). She shot a personal best of 71 which was -1 under par.

Twelve runs and 8 hits by the Dakota Valley (DV) baseball team was more than enough to get it done in the win over Canton on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Panther senior Noah Graham was fierce on the mound as he allowed only 3 hits and 1 earned run. Graham sat down 9 batters with strikeouts.

The weather was chilly plus windy, but the Dakota Valley (DV) softball team did not look cold as they rolled to a 13-0 victory over Bon Homme on Monday, May 4, 2026. The game would end after the top of the 5th due to the mercy rule.

Excellent finishes were recorded by the Panther track team on May 5, 2026 at the Lennox Invite. Four golds were secured by Dakota Valley, as well as many silver and bronze medals.