Strong mound performances by Dakota Valley softball pitchers meant big wins on April 13 and April 14, 2026 as the Panthers took down rivals from the DAK 12 Conference. On Monday, April 13, 2026 it was freshman Brynn Ramos with the start versus Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ). Senior Annie Bourne pitched in relief. The pair of hurlers combined for 11 strikeouts in the contest against the EPJ Huskies.

Two wins were secured by the Dakota Valley varsity baseball team versus the Tri-County Sundogs in mid-April. The Panthers were victorious by large margins in both contests as the bats were on fire and pitching was sound. Their opponents, the Tri-County Sundogs, consisted of players from Irene, Gayville, Volin, Wakonda, Hurley and Viborg.

Competition began for Dakota Valley (DV) girls golf on April 13, 2026 with a quadrangular meet at Beresford. Panther varsity and junior varsity (JV) golfers pulled out their drivers, irons and putters to play The Bridges at Beresford Golf Course.

Much success was had by the Dakota Valley (DV) track and field team on April 13, 2026 at the West Central (WC) Invite in Hartford. Even a slight weather delay could not slow down the Panthers as they cruised to top finishes and even a school record in the girls 4x100m relay.

Two away games greeted Elk Point-Jefferson’s softball team in mid-April. They played nearby Dakota Valley (DV) on Monday, April 13, 2026. The Huskies then traveled to Wagner, on April 16, 2026, to face the Red Raiders.

Competing in the Wagner Invite for track and field, on April 14, 2026, were Elk Point-Jefferson’s boys and girls teams. Top honors were achieved as the Husky girls claimed 1st place as a team and the Husky boys brought home 5th place. There were 16 girls’ teams at this meet and 17 boys’ teams.

Baseball bats were cracking as the Huskies played ball on April 13, 2026 and April 19, 2026. It would be a split of 1 loss and 1 win for Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ). The 1st contest was versus the Vermillion Tanagers. The Huskies managed to score 1 time versus a strong Tanager roster. With EPJ as the away team, it was a final of 1-7.

After a couple of canceled track meets the Panthers were finally able to compete on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Sioux City (SC) Relays. The annual meet celebrated its 61st anniversary this year and brought talent that ranged from high schoolers to college athletes from Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.

A lot of medals in gold, silver and bronze were accrued by Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) as student athletes competed in track and field at the 61st Annual Sioux City (SC) Relays. The event was held at Elwood Olsen Stadium and spans two days with middle school, high school and college programs all in attendance. The varsity Husky events happened on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in cold, but tolerable temperatures.

Hits, walks and home runs were the theme for Dakota Valley’s softball home opener versus the #1 ranked Tri-Valley Mustangs on Monday, April 6, 2026. The Panthers were seeded #4 as they took the field to battle Tri-Valley (TV). It was the 2nd contest of the season for Dakota Valley (DV) and TV was on their 4th game for spring 2026.