Dakota Valley boys basketball hosted the Vermillion Tanagers on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Top ranked Vermillion came to Dakota Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and the Panther girls basketball team was ready.

Four pins were recorded for the Panther wrestling team versus Elk Point-Jefferson on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Add on some wins by forfeit and wins by decision and it was a team dual victory for DV by a score of 45-34.

The Panther Wrestling Club hosted their annual youth tournament at Dakota Valley on Saturday, Feb. 10. There were over 200 young wrestlers in attendance. The DV high school wrestling team, as well as some college wrestlers, served as referees. There were also multiple volunteers on-hand to work the gate, concessions, scorekeeper’s table, weigh-ins and more.

Elk Point-Jefferson was in town on Thursday, Feb. 1 to face the Panther girls basketball team. Dakota Valley led 11- 4 with under 2 minutes to play in the 1st quarter. Drives to the hoop and staying quick on offense had the Panthers in control early.

Dakota Valley wrestlers took down opponents from Nebraska on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at their home meet.

A busy week was had by the Panther wrestling team as they had 3 events in 5 days. First up was a DAK XII triangular in Lennox on Tuesday, Jan. 23 with DV wrestling the Orioles and the Tea Area Titans.

Jackson Boonstra, a junior at Dakota Valley, earned his 150th career wrestling win on Saturday, Jan. 27. The achievement came in Brookings, SD at the Les Tlustos Wrestling Tournament. It was an outstanding day for Boonstra who went undefeated at the tourney. He was named the champion for the 144 pound weight class after garnering a pin and three major decision victories.

The Panther Esports program competed in their 6th week of the season and saw many victories. Currently DV is ranked high in the state across a multitude of games.

The Panther girls basketball team faced off against the Chargers of Sioux Falls Christian on Thursday, Jan. 25. Dakota Valley scored first with a behind the arc shot from Ella Otten. The Chargers applied a full court press right away, but DV handled it well and earned some quick hoops. The score would be tied at 13 at the end of the 1st.