It was a full gymnasium, in Sioux Falls, on Thursday, Jan. 25 for the boys basketball match-up between Dakota Valley and the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers.

West Central struck first in scoring after winning the tip in the postponed contest for the Panther boys basketball squad on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The Trojans brought height, but DV moved the ball and worked for mismatches as they pushed up the court on offense. Nice shots from Charlie Margeas and Luke Bruns got DV’s offense going.

The Dakota Valley boys basketball team have accomplished a feat for the record books with their 62-game winning streak. It is a record for Class A South Dakota and one that no other school, in the local area or the country, can even currently come close to touching.

Week 5 for Dakota Valley Esports was hectic as many scheduling changes occurred due to winter weather and other schools having the day off in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Despite the conflicts, multiple victories were garnered by the Panthers.

Dell Rapids and Madison were the opponents that the Panther wrestling team faced on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at an away triangular. The match versus the Quarriers was close as DV fell in team scoring by just 3 points. The Bulldogs were strong and big winners on the night as DV fell to them 8-70 in team scoring.

The 42nd Annual Hanson Boys Corn Palace Classic pairings have been announced. The games will begin at 10 a.m.

Despite winter weather and blizzard warnings, the Panther Esports athletes were still able to squeeze in some competitions during week #4 of competitive play. From Jan. 8 through Jan. 12, Dakota Valley once again showed strength as a top Esports program in South Dakota.

An excellent start to 2024 was had by the Dakota Valley girls basketball team. The Panthers took care of business on the road against Viborg-Hurley (VH) on Friday, Jan. 5 and then decimated the Warriors of Sgt. Bluff-Luton the next day on Jan. 6.

The first ever Dakota Valley Esports camp was held on Saturday, Jan. 6 in the Panther’s game lab.

The 49th Annual Floyd Farrand High School Wrestling Invitational happened on Dec. 30 for the Panthers. Many fierce and ranked competitors hit the mats for this tournament which was held at Sioux Falls Lincoln.