The Dakota Valley Dance Team secured their status at the top of Class A as they were crowned state champions for the 15th consecutive year on October 26, 2024. It was to no one’s surprise, as the Panthers went into state with multiple first place finishes during the regular season. These top marks were received while dancing against competition from not only Class A, but the much larger Class AA schools.

It was an impressive showing by the Panther varsity runners at the state cross country (XC) meet on October 26, 2024. Dakota Valley represented well, on tough terrain and in dusty conditions, at Hart Ranch Camping Resort in Rapid City.

Sioux City’s 2024 National Champions emerged victorious in a dominant performance against Kansas City on Saturday’s home opener with a final score of 3-0. Sergeant Bluff Senior Hunter Echter and North Senior Noah Dirkschneider found the back of the net in the second period, while South Sioux Senior Ryan Hedquist sealed the win with a goal in the third period. However, the K.C. Jets came onto the ice Sunday morning ready for redemption. In an intense hockey game, the visiting team emerged victorious with a final score of 3-2. The game was marked by tight competition and several penalties. Sioux City saw goals from Dakota Valley Junior Noah Graham and S.S.C Senior Ryan Hedquist, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Going up against #1 ranked Sioux Falls Christian (SFC), the Panther football team had their work cut out for them on Thursday, October 24, 2024. It was the last home contest, as well as the final game of the regular season. Dakota Valley did not disappoint as they gave their fans a close one that came down to the wire in a 20-22 loss.

The South Dakota High School Activities Association held the 2024 state contest for competition cheer on October 25-26, 2024 in Rapid City. Dakota Valley was in attendance with others from Class A who all performed on Friday, October 25. The event was held in Rapid City at the Summit Arena in The Monument.

An away contest on Friday, October 25, 2024 took the Panther volleyball team to Vermillion. It was a quick evening for Dakota Valley as they swept the Tanagers in quick fashion.

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It would be “Thursday Night Lights” instead of the typical “Friday Night Lights” for Elk Point-Jefferson’s football team on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The Huskies started round 1 of South Dakota 11B playoffs at home versus the Fliers of Flandreau.

The Mustangs of Tri-Valley (TV) stood no chance against the Huskies on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Elk Point-Jefferson did not allow their opponent to even reach the 20-point mark as the Huskies shut down the competition in a sweep at home.

Mason Marx represented Elk Point-Jefferson well at the 2024 state cross country meet on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Marx ran his 5K race on tough terrain and in dusty conditions. The meet was held at Hart Ranch Camping Resort in Rapid City. Out of 128 recorded finishes, per Dakota Timing, Marx garnered 63rd with a time of 19:09.13.