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Jillyan Vande Vegte goes up for the spike and kill during the Huskies volleyball match. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

EPJ Huskies battle defending state champs SFC Chargers

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

The Husky volleyball squad went up against defending state champions Sioux Falls Christian, at home, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 in a tough contest. The SFC Chargers swept Elk Point-Jefferson in 3 sets.

Senior Jackson Boonstra runs through a big hole under the “Friday Night Lights” at DV. Photos by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Dakota Valley Panthers make comeback, beat Tri-Valley

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

It was a slow start for the Panther football team on Friday, September 20, at home, as they trailed most of the game. However, in epic comeback fashion Dakota Valley had a strong 4th quarter to take the lead and garner a victory against Tri-Valley (TV) by a score of 21-14.

Sophomore Bella Stockes battles a SFC Charger for possession during the DV girls soccer match on Saturday, Sept. 20th. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

DV girls soccer get agressive against top ranked Groton

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Panther girls soccer team looked aggressive versus top ranked Groton on Tuesday, September 17. However, a late goal by the Tigers handed Dakota Valley a loss on the road by a score of 0-1.

Emersen Mead goes up for the kill against Canton on Thursday, Sept. 19. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Panther volleyball goes up against strong opponents

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Dakota Valley took their undefeated varsity volleyball record on the road to Harrisburg on Tuesday, September 17. The Panthers knew they would see tough competition as the Tigers play in the larger Class AA for South Dakota and have a solid roster.

The Dakota Valley boys varsity soccer squad worked hard against a top seeded, Class AA opponent on September 20, 2024 in Sioux Falls. Submitted photos

Dakota Valley Panther boys soccer gains experience

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 26, 2024

A long road trip on Tuesday, September 17 took the Panther boys soccer team to Groton. It would be a competitive contest. And despite falling 2-5 to the Tigers, Dakota Valley did a lot of great things on the field.

DV runners compete in rough conditions again

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Panthers ran at Yankton Trails, in Sioux Falls, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. It was hot and windy for the cross country meet that was hosted by Sioux Falls Christian. Despite the rough conditions, many Panthers managed to bring home top individual finishes.

The DV dance roster for jazz looked sharp in Brookings on Saturday, September 21 for their competition against some bigger Class AA schools. Back Row from left: Alex Nelson, Zahria DeBeer, Gracie Hamilton, Marissa Loe, Suri Uhl, Elizabeth Avery, and Lily Sorenson. Front Row from left: Ashley Jelkin, Payton Bernard, Bridget Saltzman, Sammie Pollema, Ava Merchant, and Josie Hall. Submitted photo

Dakota Valley dancers continue to shine in Brookings

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Dakota Valley was 1 of 17 dance teams at the Dacotah Bank Center for competition, in Brookings, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The Panthers faced larger Class AA schools and continued to shine in their pom and jazz performances.

Logan Brandon, of Dakota Valley, tees off at The Pointe Golf Course on Sept. 17. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Panther golfers shoot well at Sioux City North invite

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Dakota Valley boys varsity golf team took their talent across the river to Iowa in order to play at the Sioux City Country Club on September 16. They participated in the Sioux City North Invite and shot well on the links. The Panthers earned a team score of 310 and were overall champions of the meet.

Ben Akin hits a shot for Huskies at the EPJ hosted golf event. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Husky golfers host Quad meet

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Huskies were golf hosts this week as a quad meet was played at The Pointe Golf Course on Tuesday, September 17. Then a few days later was the Husky Invite on Thursday, September 19.

Mason Marx won 1st place at the Viborg-Hurley invite.

EPJ Husky runners place well look forward to home meet

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, September 26, 2024

The cross country crew for Elk Point-Jefferson put in the work as they traveled to 2 meets in 1 week on September 16 and September 18. The teams 1st stop was at Viborg-Hurley (VH) where many accolades were won.