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DV Volleyball State Preview 2022

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Dakota Valley continues their powerhouse season as another state berth is earned and takes the roster to the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls for contests Nov. 17, 18 and 19.
Addi Kleis and Jorja VanDenHul go up for the block. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Back to state and seeking top finish

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Panther volleyball team travelled to Centerville, SD to take on the Baltic Bulldogs at a neutral site on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The winner would advance to the South Dakota High School Athletic Association’s state tournament and the losers would see their season end.
The Dakota Valley Panthers celebrate after gaining a point against Tea Area. Photo by Kelly Riibe • times2reporter@gmail.com

Panthers advance to SoDak-16

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Dakota Valley volleyball squad hosted their 1st bracket game of Class A - Region 4 play on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Region, playoff spectator reminders

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Now that football playoffs and region volleyball begin, the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) want to remind spectators (adults and students) of what is and is not acceptable behavior during the games. SDHSAA Spectator Reminders:
Jackson Boonstra had one of Dakota Valley’s two touchdowns against Sioux Falls Christian Oct. 27. He’s pictured here running the ball against Dell Rapids. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Panthers fall in first round of play-offs

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, November 3, 2022
It was the 1st round of play-offs for the Dakota Valley football program as they traveled north to take on Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) Thursday, Oct. 27. The #5 seeded Panthers worked hard, but struggled against the Chargers who were #4 in the Class 11A play-off bracket.
The Dakota Valley Competitive Dance Team has once again clinched the State A Championship. This is their 13th consecutive state title. Pictured are team members, front row from left, Ava Merchant, Sammie Pollema, Mackenzie Keizer, Emily Jumper, Zoey Eriksen and Megan Poulsen; middle, Josie Hall, Marissa Loe, Cadence Irwin, Alexzandra Nelson, Gracie Hamilton, Bella Burhoop, Adalie Major and Payton Bernard; and back, Coach Gabbie Jansen, Ashley Jelken, Brennyn Jensen, Bridget Saltzman, Macie Paulsen, Suri Uhl

A Bakers Dozen

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The number 13 was lucky for the Dakota Valley dance team Friday, Oct. 21 as it was the record number of years the Panthers have been crowned champions at the South Dakota state competition.
Randy Rosenquist had 2 of the Panther’s 3 touchdowns Thursday night, Oct. 20 against Dell Rapids. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Panthers fight during Thursday night contest

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The last home football game of the Panther’s regular season was a little different for two reasons. It was played under the Thursday night lights on Oct. 20 versus a Friday, and it was also senior night for Dakota Valley.
The Dakota Valley Competition Cheer team consists of, front from left, Bailey Link, Olivia Scardino, Mia Lynch and Raelee Felix; and back, coach Melanie Yakel, Sunny Byington, Chloe Smith, Claire Kilcullen, Rachel Bryan and Madison Bell. Photo courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting

Cheer takes 1st in small team stunts,tumbling,places 6th overall

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Dakota Valley competitive cheer roster brought home accolades from the state cheer competition on Oct. 21, 2022. The Panthers competed in Watertown with fellow Class A and Class AA schools to end their season on a strong note.
The Dakota Valley boys cross country team brought home a 5th place finish from the state cross country meet Oct. 22 in Huron. Members of the team are, from left, head coach Tiffany Wendling, Jamison Gould, Brayden Karkalik, Michael Green, Avery Bradshaw, Jack Brown, James Kilcullen and assistant coach Phil Breed. Photo by Kelly Riibe • times2reporter@gmail.com

Panther XC performs well at state

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, October 27, 2022
It was the grand finale to a successful cross country season for the Panthers at the state meet Oct. 22. The varsity rosters, consisting of 6 girls and 6 boys, ran and represented Dakota Valley well at the Broadland Creek Golf Course in Huron.
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