Some busy days of competition were in store for the Elk Point-Jefferson wrestlers during the 2nd week of the New Year. On January 9, 2025 they traveled to an away dual, then on January 11, the EPJ wrestlers were right back in the action to compete in the Jesse James Invitational.

A great game was had by the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The Huskies defeated the Hawks of Canistota by a score of 63-39.

With only 1 loss on the season to date, the Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team traveled to Dell Rapids on Saturday, January 11, 2025 with high hopes. They were hungry for another win and it showed on the court. The Huskies dominated against the Quarriers, and a big win was achieved as they bested Dell Rapids 60-26.

To end 2024 the Dakota Valley boys basketball team got a victory in the Parkston Classic on December 31. They went up against Winner in the Parkston Armory and came out on top by a score of 63-47.

On Saturday, Ames Cyclones would simply be unable to overcome Sioux City’s offensive firepower of 49 shots on goal vs their opponents 24. Metros take a 6-3 win over their opponent. While Cyclone’s shot percentage did improve Sunday, it would not be enough to shut down another loss. Metros took advantage of twelve power-play minutes to take the 3-1 win on Sunday.

The Panther girls basketball team marked a notch in the win column to end 2024 and also to start 2025. Dakota Valley took down Wall on December 31, 2024 and they prevailed over Hartington Cedar Catholic on January 3, 2025.

To wrap up 2024 the Dakota Valley wrestling team participated in the Floyd Farrand Invitational in Sioux Falls at Lincoln High School. The girls wrestled on Monday, December 30, 2024 and the boys hit the mat the next day for fierce competition. Opponents were from not only the surrounding areas plus the Sioux Falls metro and farther regions of the state.

The Dakota Valley esports high school team hosted a camp for Panther students on Saturday, January 4, 2024. The camp was open to children in grades 5th through 8th and was a well attended event in the high school’s esports lab. Campers were able to learn and play a variety of gaming titles during their session.

A good day was had by the Elk Point-Jefferson wrestling squad as the team competed in the Mc-Cook Central Montrose (MCM) Invitational on Saturday, January 4, 2024. The Huskies went up against schools from all over South Dakota as over 20 teams converged in Salem, SD to compete.

The Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team opened up play in 2025 with a big win over Viborg-Hurley (VH) in the Midwest Miracles Classic. The game took place on January 4th and was a fierce game for the Huskies.