Class AA competitions were on the docket for dancers at Dakota Valley as they traveled to bigger schools in order to push themselves in the homestretch of the season. The roster closed out September and started October with a ton of accolades. The Panthers are currently at the top of their division in Class A for South Dakota. The same can be written for Class AA which includes programs with an enrollment much higher than DV’s.

Two tough contests recently marked the end of the regular season for the Dakota Valley boys soccer team. Travel to central South Dakota took place on Monday, September 29, 2025 when the Panthers faced the Groton Area Tigers. It was a long bus ride for DV and they were going up against a strong Groton squad with home field advantage.

The Panthers competed well at The Pointe Golf Course on Monday, September 29, 2025. The varsity girls team brought home 3rd place overall and the boys varsity roster claimed 4th. Individually it was sophomore Jamison Gould securing a gold medal for Dakota Valley (DV) with his impressive 5K time of 16:53.01.

The scoreboard could barely keep with the Dakota Valley varsity football team on Friday, September 12, 2025. Multiple touchdowns and strong plays were observed as the Panther defense completely shut down their opponent’s attempt to move the football. Fifty-eight points were put up in the 1st half by DV to have this game end after just 2 quarters of play. It was a final of 58-0 in favor of the Panthers.

Staying undefeated, the Panther volleyball squad dominated competition throughout September 9-13, 2025. They battled the Watchdogs of Beresford, at home on September 9, and won in sweeping fashion. Dakota Valley also played tough in the Black Hills as they won the varsity tournament, in Rapid City, on September 12-13, 2025.

A tough match was played by Dakota Valley girls soccer on Tuesday, September 9, as they hosted the Trojans of West Central (WC). The Panthers had bested WC earlier in the season, but both programs are playing excellent soccer for 2025 and a close contest was on the horizon.

In what will be a familiar setting for the fall golf season, the Panthers were in Vermillion on September 8, 2025 to play The Bluffs Golf Course. Dakota Valley was playing in the Tanager Invite, and they will re-visit this site again for the DAK XII conference meet plus regionals and state.

A trip to Yankton was in order for the Panther dance team on Thursday, September 11, 2025. It would be fierce competition as Dakota Valley looked to be the only Class A team in attendance. All others were from Class AA in South Dakota.

On the road versus the Trojans of West Central, the Panther girls varsity soccer team proved they are at the top of their game. In an excellent showing, Dakota Valley defeated a top ranked Class A opponent by a score of 4-2.

Friday Night Lights was on fire for Dakota Valley as they won their homecoming football game, versus Canton, on September 5, 2025. It was a great contest as the Panthers came from behind to win 35-14 with a huge cheering section in the stands.