It was a tough game to end 2024 for the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball squad in the Huron Holiday Classic. They took a loss against Wessington Springs by a score of 3856 on December 30, 2024.

Wrestlers from Dakota Valley were busy on Saturday, December 21st with the boys at Elk Point-Jefferson and the girls at Canton. Strong performances were observed by all and Panther Head Coach Grayson Pirner was happy with how his squad competed on the mat.

The Panther girls started strong versus Canton, on December 20, 2024, as Emersen Mead scored quickly for Dakota Valley. They led 13-7 with about 2 minutes left in the 1st quarter.

By Kelly Riibe times2reporter@gmail.com A huge win followed by an exciting victory greeted the Dakota Valley boys basketball team on Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21, 2024. The Panthers first took on the Canton C-Hawks in an away game where they dominated.

Prior to winter break, the Panther esports team had a successful week of competition. Many victories were tallied and Dakota Valley continued to show the state that they are one of the top high schools for esports in South Dakota.

Busy times and strong competition were in store for the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team as they had 3 consecutive days of games prior to winter break. The Huskies went up against Parker on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The next evening they hosted Sioux Falls Christian and then on Saturday, December 21, 2024 they went across the river to take on Sergeant Bluff-Luton.

Two consecutive nights of basketball were on the calendar for the Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team. The Huskies traveled to Parker on December 19, 2024 and hosted Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) on December 20, 2024.

The Huskies held their Elk Point-Jefferson Wrestling Invite on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Many squads from across the area and even Iowa were in attendance.

The Panthers boys basketball team hosted Beresford to start their season on December 17, 2024. Starters for Dakota Valley were: Luke Bruns, Logan Collette, Drew Lukken, Tyler Cornelsen and Seth Reinhardt.

The Watchdogs of Beresford came to face the Panther girls basketball team on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. It was the home opener for Dakota Valley and the varsity girls started strong right away versus the competition. That stamina stayed with the Panthers as they won 71-51.