It was an impressive showing by the Panther varsity runners at the state cross country (XC) meet on October 26, 2024. Dakota Valley represented well, on tough terrain and in dusty conditions, at Hart Ranch Camping Resort in Rapid City.

Sioux City’s 2024 National Champions emerged victorious in a dominant performance against Kansas City on Saturday’s home opener with a final score of 3-0. Sergeant Bluff Senior Hunter Echter and North Senior Noah Dirkschneider found the back of the net in the second period, while South Sioux Senior Ryan Hedquist sealed the win with a goal in the third period. However, the K.C. Jets came onto the ice Sunday morning ready for redemption. In an intense hockey game, the visiting team emerged victorious with a final score of 3-2. The game was marked by tight competition and several penalties. Sioux City saw goals from Dakota Valley Junior Noah Graham and S.S.C Senior Ryan Hedquist, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Going up against #1 ranked Sioux Falls Christian (SFC), the Panther football team had their work cut out for them on Thursday, October 24, 2024. It was the last home contest, as well as the final game of the regular season. Dakota Valley did not disappoint as they gave their fans a close one that came down to the wire in a 20-22 loss.

The South Dakota High School Activities Association held the 2024 state contest for competition cheer on October 25-26, 2024 in Rapid City. Dakota Valley was in attendance with others from Class A who all performed on Friday, October 25. The event was held in Rapid City at the Summit Arena in The Monument.

An away contest on Friday, October 25, 2024 took the Panther volleyball team to Vermillion. It was a quick evening for Dakota Valley as they swept the Tanagers in quick fashion.

It was an exceptional regional meet for the Dakota Valley cross country team on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Seniors Jack Brown and Sophia Redler ran their way to 1st place finishes as both were crowned 3A region champions for varsity.

The Panther dance team wrapped up their 2024 regular season in epic fashion on Saturday, October 19th. The squad was at Platte-Geddes and won out in both categories for jazz and pom.

The Panther competition cheer squad has stayed busy the past few weeks as they gear up to compete at the state contest, in Rapid City, at the end of the month. They are a small, but mighty squad who continue to improve and showcase skill at each routine.

The Panthers kicked off to Vermillion for their Friday football game in the Dakota Dome on October 18, 2024. The away contest was a big match-up as both sides were vying for a win and extra seed points as the postseason is almost here.

The Panther volleyball team went on the road to Lennox on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. They also traveled again on Saturday, October 19th, for the DAK 12 Conference Tournament Submitted photo in Vermillion.