Panther track gets jump start at Dan Lennon Invitational

Several varsity track and field athletes for Dakota Valley were at the Dakota Dome, in Vermillion, on March 17, 2025. The Panthers were getting a jumpstart on the track and field season by competing in the Dan Lennon Class A Invitational which was held indoors.

Basketball honors for Panther girls

The Panther girls basketball team concluded their season at the state tournament on March 15, 2025. Dakota Valley secured a 4th place finish for the 2024/25 season in Class A. In addition to the team accolades, several individual Panthers earned season ending honors for their strong play.

EPJ Huskies compete in the Dan Lennon Invitational

Many varsity track and field athletes, from Elk Point-Jefferson, were in Vermillion for the Dan Lennon Class B Invite to kickstart the season. The annual meet happened on March 18, 2025 and was held indoors at the Dakota Dome.

Husky GBB Honors

Three Huskies for the 2024/25 girls basketball team earned all-conference honors for their spectacular play this past season. Senior Bentlee Kollbaum and junior Cera Schmitz were named to the DAK 12’s All-Conference 2nd Team. Senior Ashley Brewer secured a spot on the DAK 12’s All-Conference 3rd Team.

Dakota Valley girls basketball 4th at State Tourney

Dakota Valley girls basketball opened up state tourney play in Spearfish, South Dakota. The Panthers were up against the Sioux Valley Cossacks for their 1st round. The game was played in the evening on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Elk Point-Jefferson Spring sports meeting recap

Huskies involved in spring sports gathered on Monday, March 10, 2025 in the Elk Point-Jefferson high school gym for the “Spring Kickoff” meeting. Athletes planning to participate in girls golf, high school softball and/or track and field were in attendance for the event that began at 6:30 pm.

Dakota Valley girls beat West Central, head to state

The SODAK 16 game for the Panther girls basketball team happened on March 6, 2025 at the neutral site of Tea, South Dakota. They were up against a strong squad from West Central (WC) with a chance to play in the 2025 state tournament on the line.

Panthers have strong start against tough Chargers

After rescheduling due to weather, the Panther boys basketball team hosted the Watchdogs of Beresford for the 1st round of regionals on March 6, 2025. It was 11-12 with 3:40 to go in the 1st quarter. Offense went backand- forth between Dakota Valley and their opponent. Then a deep 3 by Logan Collette tied things at 14 all.

Huskies fought hard against tough Tanagers

The Huskies struck first in their regional game versus the Tanagers on March 6, 2025. Elk Point-Jefferson was in Vermillion for the boys basketball match-up. Strong defense and a Husky hoop was prevalent in the 1st minute of play.