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Huskies surge past Mustangs, outlast Madison

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 30, 2025

The Huskies were in Tri-Valley (TV) territory to play the Mustangs for volleyball on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. A good match was ahead as Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) looked to leave town with a win.

Ben Trudeau, #12 for EPJ, threw a touchdown pass versus Flandreau. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Huskies roll past Fliers in 11B playoff opener

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Hosting the 1st round of postseason football playoffs were the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Their opponent was Flandreau and the game was the start of South Dakota’s 11B rounds. Sixteen teams are advancing to the postseason and all have the ultimate goal of earning a chance to play for a state championship in the DakotaDome in mid-November. The Huskies are #1 and Flandreau was the #16 seed.

The Dakota Valley girls soccer team are the 2025 Class A runner-ups in South Dakota. Back row from left: Coach Jesse Castillo, Mallory Riibe, Ava Buck, Ava Beresford, Quinnlyn Bonstead, Katie Betsworth, Bella Stokes, Alli Martindale, Isabelle Carreau, Julia Bernard, Josie Mason, Eliana Corporon, Quinn Herbold, and Assistant Coach Cristobal Francisquez. Front row from left: Sophia Meyer, Millie Squier, Ava Squier, Alexis Stusse, Addison Wubbena, Ella Chamberlain, Tyra Yi, Isabella Mijangos, Emma Honner, and

CONGRATULATIONS

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Panthers had the benefit of the wind to start the Class A state championship finals versus Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) on Saturday, October 18, 2025. It was a breezy day, with big wind gusts, at Sioux Park in Rapid City.

Panthers dominate, take DAK XII championship

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Panthers were up 8-3 versus Lennox to start set #1 on October 14, 2025. It was a home contest with expectations high as both teams were ranked near the top of Class A. At the time of their match, Dakota Valley was ranked #1 and Lennox was #5 per the South Dakota Media Volleyball Poll.

Dakota Valley pushes through adversity in final home game

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The last home football game of the regular season for Dakota Valley was held on Friday, October 17, 2025. The Panthers were playing the Tanagers of Vermillion. It would be a tough contest as DV was handed a loss by a score of 6-27. This took the Panther’s record in South Dakota Class 11A high school football to 3-5.

Panther duo advances after storm-delayed race

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 23, 2025

For the 1st time this season a cross country meet was canceled due to weather and it was for regionals. On October 16, 2025 the Panthers were in Parkston to race for state qualifications. However, Mother Nature had other ideas as a black cloud loomed over a large area and lightning cracked prior to runners lining up at the start. Weather delays ensued and after hours of waiting the meet was postponed until Friday, October 17, 2025.

EPJ volleyball battles past SSC for match victory

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Travel across the river into Nebraska occurred for the Elk Point-Jefferson volleyball team as they battled South Sioux City (SSC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Every set was close, but the Huskies left the Cornhusker state with a 3-1 match win.

EPJ trounces Sioux Valley to close out perfect season

Kelly Riibe

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Regular season play ended well for the Huskies in football as they trounced Sioux Valley by a score of 41-26 on Friday, October 17, 2025. This gives Elk Point-Jefferson an undefeated season for 2025 and plenty of momentum as they head into the postseason playoffs.

The Panther boys varsity golf team won the state golf championships on October 6-7, 2025. From left: Coach Rodd Slater, Sean Meiske, Tate Cornelsen, Matt de Beer, Cash Slater, Atticus Slater, and Logan Brandon. Submitted photo

Dakota Valley Panther State Champion Golfers

News Staff

Friday, October 17, 2025

Fantastic regular season play had hopes high for the Panther varsity boys golf team as they headed to the Class A state meet on October 6-7, 2025. Epic rounds were observed on the Bluffs Golf Course, in Vermillion, as Dakota Valley persevered throughout the final holes to be crowned state champions for the 2nd year in a row.

Ben Akin drives his ball off the tee during the 2025 Class A state championship Photo courtesy of SDPB

Akin finishes 15th at 2025 State golf tournament

News Staff

Thursday, October 16, 2025

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Ben Akin was the lone representative for the 2025 EPJ Boys’ Golf team at the South Dakota State Golf Meet, held October 6-7, at The Bluffs in Vermillion. This marked Akin’s third appearance at the state tournament, where he continued his steady rise up the leaderboard. Akin previously finished 44th in 2023 and 16th in 2024. This year, he climbed one more spot to place 15th overall.