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The Dakota Valley Panthers travelled to Brookings, SD to participate in the first-ever state tournament March 22-23. Pictured are Esport athletes, front from left, Eli Honner, Brendan Lindsey, Mitchell Oberg, Ian Greene, Lewis Pick, Preston Kneib, Ryan Schutte, Cody Shutte, Landon Greene, Kaleb Haiar, James Wakeland, Max Boelter and Cooper Orr; and back, Asher Pfeifer, Bryan Cardona, Ben Phillips, Chance Johnston, Ethan Christensen, Ethan Kimsey, Michael Todd, Hunter Wood, Owen Oberg, Issac Klemme, Aiden Ke

DV Esports participates in first state tournament

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

By Kelly Riibe

times2reporter@gmail.com

The Panther Esports team dominated at the Fenworks 2023-24 Esports state tournament held at South Dakota State University, in Brookings, on March 22 and 23. One state champion, multiple runner-ups and several top 10 finishes had Dakota Valley wrangling in the hardware. Fifteen teams, out of 20 in the South Dakota Esports pilot program, attended the tournament which was held at Club 71 of the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

All-Conference basketball honors

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Members of the Dakota Valley Girls and Boys Basketball team were named to the DAK-XII All-Conference teams. From the girls basketball team, eighth grader Ellan Otten was named to the first team and junior Cameryn Sommervold and eighth grader Aubree Worden to the third team.

DV Track Coaches Tammy Lilly gives Silja Gunderson a hug and James Schmit congratulates her after she won the 60m dash at Mount Marty. Gunderson also took 1st in the 60M hurdles on March 21. Photo by Kelly Riibe •times2reporter@gmail.com

Dakota Valley attends indoor track meets

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Indoor track was the theme of the week for the Panthers as several athletes traveled to the Dan Lennon Class A indoor meet in Vermillion on Monday, March 18 and then to Mount Marty, in Yankton, on Thursday, March 21.

The Dakota Valley Boys Basketball team finished in 3rd place at the SDHSAA Class A State Basketball Tournament March 14-16. Pictured are, from front left, Cash Slater, Dylan Lukken, Charlie Margeas, Jaxson Wingert, Grant VanDenHul, Jordan Grienke, Luke Harrison and Carver Fritchen; and back, Chris Schmidt, Ryan Ferrar, Nate Schipper, Maddox Wingert, Tyler Cornelsen, Luke Bruns, Drew Lukken, Seth Reinhardt, Luke Anema, Logan Collette, Grady Ramos, Brian Uhl, Sean Meiske, Jason Kleis, Trae Bergh, Joey Milner

Panthers bring home bronze

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

State qualifiers and members of the Panther Wrestling team marched in the Parade of Champions on Sunday, March 17 in Rapid City. Pictured are, from front, left, Henry Reis, Leo Riibe, Leif Dewald and Matias Smith; and back, Coach Adrian Jurado, Konnor Rasmussen, Kenzie Scott, Graham Riibe and Coach Nic Madsen.

Youth Panthers wrestle in Rapid

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Charlie Margeas concentrates on the basket and makes both of his free throws against Sioux Falls Christian March 15. Photos by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Dakota Valley Panthers bring home bronze

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

The Panther boys basketball team ended their incredible season with a 3rd place title from the state tournament in Rapid City on March 14-16, 2024. They faced the Pine Ridge Thorpes in their 1st round of play, followed by a semifinal versus Sioux Falls Christian. Their last game was against Rapid City Christian. All contests showed the grit and athleticism of Dakota Valley.

DAK-XII All-Conference basketball honors

News Staff

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Members of the Dakota Valley Girls and Boys Basketball teams were named to the DAKXII All-Conference teams. From the girls basketball team, eighth grader Ellan Otten was named to the first team and junior Cameryn Sommervold to the third team.

Front from left, Sunny Byington, Bailey Link, Joey Milner, Sean Meiske, Jordan Greinke, Grant VanDenHul, Jaxson Wingert, Charlie Margeas, Luke Harrison, Karlee Hughes and Angela Serrano; and back, Abigail Wagner, Austyn Koedam, Brian Uhl, Ryan Ferrar, Nate Schipper, Luke Anema, Chris Schmidt, Logan Collette, Seth Reinhardt, Maddox Wingert, Luke Bruns, Tyler Cornelsen, Drew Lukken, Dylan Lukken, Grady Ramos, Trae Bergh, Carver Fritchen, Jason Kleis and Madison Bell.

Panthers advance into state tournament

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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.

Logan Collette was on fire for Dakota Valley during regions against Tea Area March 1. He scored 27 points during the contest. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Dakota Valley Panthers power through region play

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

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.