Panthers outlast Dell Rapids in five-set thriller

An epic showdown took place in volleyball between Dakota Valley (DV) and Dell Rapids (DR) on Monday, October 6, 2025. The Panthers were hosts and both teams came in ranked at the top of Class A in South Dakota.

Panthers battle but fall short at West Central

A tough away game on October 10, 2025 meant Dakota Valley would be put to the test versus the Trojans of West Central. Playing in Hartford, South Dakota it was a true testament of competition as the Panthers worked through injuries and kept themselves very much in the football game versus a tough opponent.

DV runners shine at DAK XII, prep for regionals

Panther runners were in Canton on October 9, 2025 for the DAK XII Conference Meet. The toughest conference in Class A provided a fast field on the Hiawatha Golf Course where Dakota Valley and competitors all worked hard with fast starts and strong downhill finishes.

Hockey returns as Metros host Waterloo

The Sioux City Metros will open the 2025–26 hockey season on home ice Saturday, October 25, when they host the Waterloo Warriors at the IBP Ice Center, 3808 Stadium Drive. The Junior Varsity squad will take the ice at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Varsity matchup at 3:30 p.m.

DV dominates playoffs, earns spot in Class A final

Class A girls soccer playoffs for South Dakota started with round #1 play on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The Panthers were hosts to the Tanagers of Vermillion. Coming into the match, Dakota Valley (DV) was seeded #1 and Vermillion was #8. The Tanagers had already fallen twice to DV during the regular season.

EPJ sweeps Viborg-Hurley, hosts DAK XII on Oct. 18

The Huskies brought out the brooms on October 7, 2025 as they swept Viborg-Hurley 3-0 in their home match. It was a close 1st set with the Huskies prevailing 25-23. After that, EPJ ignited to barely allow Viborg-Hurley to reach double digits in scoring.

Huskies place two on all-conference team, eye regionals

Hiawatha Golf Course, in Canton, was the destination for the Elk Point-Jefferson cross country team on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The Huskies were there to compete in the DAK XII conference meet against schools from Dakota Valley, West Central, Sioux Falls Christian, Vermillion, Madison, Dell Rapids, Canton, Tri-Valley and Lennox.

EPJ powers past Flyers, sets sights on Sioux Valley

On the road, on October 10, 2025, the Huskies continued to dominate the game of football and Friday Night Lights while in Flandreau, South Dakota. Playing on Tiger McGlone Field, it would be an Elk Point-Jefferson win over the Flyers by a score of 43-6.

Dakota Valley golf surges into postseason with top-20 sweep

September golf was sweet for the Panther boys team as they conquered the Sioux City North Quad meet and then regionals a few days later. Two Rivers Golf Course, in Dakota Dunes, was the host on Thursday, September 25, 2025 as Siouxland schools came together for a final meet prior to the Panthers heading to Vermillion for regional play on September 29, 2025.

DVVB bounces back with road wins after BV setback

DVVBALL SCORES: 9/30/25 vs Brandon Valley L 0-3 (25-27, 1625, 19-25) 10/2/25 @ Pierce W 3-2 (25-15, 20-25, 25-22, 17-25, 15-10) 10/2/25 vs Ponca W 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-17) Strong competition faced off versus Dakota Valley in volleyball recently for a home match and an away triangular. A contest versus Brandon Valley (BV), a larger Class AA school, occurred on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 for the Panthers that had the crowds excited.