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Junior setter Madie Munch sends an assist to her front line during DV’s match against EPJ. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Dakota Valley volleyball sweeps Tri-Valley and EPJ

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Two matches during a busy week of homecoming equaled double the victories for the Dakota Valley varsity volleyball team. The roster took care of business against Tri-Valley (TV) on September 2, 2025 and repeated the winning trend against Elk Point-Jefferson on September 4, 2025.

Jamison Gould was the 2025 DV Invite 5K varsity champion for the boys.

Panthers medal at home, compete well at Augustana Twilight

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

The beauty of Adams Nature Preserve was on full display as hundreds of cross country runners converged on the state park, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, for the Dakota Valley Invite. Competition from South Dakota and Iowa were there and the Panthers performed well.

DV golfers earn runner-up at SFC, shine in Beresford meet

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Homecoming brought a busy week of golf for Dakota Valley as the boys varsity squad hit the links for 2 different meets to start the month of September. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025 the Panthers were up north at the Spring Creek Golf Course for the Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) Invite.

Bryan Cardona, #17 for DV boys soccer, has been a leader on the squad in 2025. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Panthers battle Trojans to tie, face tough loss to Raiders

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

The Panther boys soccer team had an exciting match on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 that ended in a stalemate. Dakota Valley hosted the West Central Trojans and both squads were looking for their 1st win in 2025. However, the battle between the 2 rosters ended in a 1-1 tie.

Huskies rush for 358 yards, top MVP to stay unbeaten

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

The Huskies had their first away game of the 2025 season on Friday, September 5, 2025. Elk Point-Jefferson traveled to Mount Vernon/Plankinton (MVP) and came away with a defining win. Leading the entire way, the scoreboard read 32-12 in favor of the Huskies when the last moments ticked down to end the game.

Kate Hayes works hard for the pass in EPJ’s match against top ranked Dell Rapids. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

EPJ battles top Class A teams, splits matches at weekend tourney

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

It was a tough week of volleyball for Elk Point-Jefferson as they had to face 2 of the top programs in Class A for South Dakota. On Tuesday, September 2, 20255 the Quarriers of Dell Rapids (DR) were in town to square off versus the Huskies.

Elk Point-Jefferson golfers post back-to-back strong finishes

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

It was a busy week of golf for the Huskies as they loaded their clubs and started the month of September with a competitive bang. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025 the team was up north at the Spring Creek Golf Course for the Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) Invite.

Mason Marx, an EPJ senior, was runner-up for the boys varsity 5K at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve on September 2, 2025.

Huskies run well at Dakota Valley and Twilight meets

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

The Huskies traveled a few miles to the south on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 for an away cross country meet at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. The races were hosted by Dakota Valley and offered a different environment for runners who typically compete on golf courses.

Panther senior Bennett Lukken scores a touchdown for DV on Friday, August 29,2025.

DV rallies in second half but falls short against Dell Rapids

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

Friday Night Lights opened for the Dakota Valley varsity football team, at home, on August 29, 2025. They faced a fierce opponent in Dell Rapids (DR) who ended the Panther’s run in the 2024 postseason by handing them a quarterfinal loss.

For DV’s first cross country meet of the season, sophomore Alex McCullough brought home a 4th place finish from Beresford.

Panthers push through heat, hills to kick off season

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

The Panthers were off and running at Beresford on Thursday, August 28, 2025 to kickstart the cross country season. A hilly course and warm weather conditions were present at Bridges Golf Course which hosted the race in Beresford.