Dakota Valley, Vermillion face off in Game of the Week
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KELO) — A trip to the SoDak 16 will be up for grabs Thursday when Dakota Valley and Vermillion cross paths in a ranked battle.
That game will air as the KELOLAND Sports Game of the Week. You can watch the contest on KELOXTRA (TV) or on KELOLAND.com. The video player at the top of the story will update with the game near tip-off at 7 p.m.
KELOXTRA Information
Only two teams can reach the SoDak 16 from each region and Region 4A is loaded, especially on the girls side.
Three of the top five ranked teams in this week's prep media poll are in Region 4A.
Six of the seven teams in the region won at least 14 games and yet somehow, there are no losing records in the region.
Dakota Valley was ranked fourth, while Vermillion sits third in the final rankings for class 'A' girls basketball.
REGION 4A BRACKET
Vermillion advanced to the second round of the region playoffs following a 71-36 win over Canton.
Dakota Valley showed off their scoring ability as they powered past Beresford, 92-68.
Now, the two teams who are both ranked and have a combined record of 37-5 have to square off in region play.
#3 VERMILLION TANAGERS
Vermillion is one of ten teams in class 'A' girls basketball that is averaging more than 55 points per game.
The Tanagers average 55.8 points per game offensively (9th) and 43.6 points a game defensively (25th).
Vermillion has several players to keep an eye on and that includes senior guard Brooke Jensen and freshman guard Taylor Reuvers.
The Tanagers three losses came to Centerville (#1 in class 'B'), Mahpiya Luta (#1 in class 'A') and Elk Point-Jefferson.
#4 DAKOTA VALLEY PANTHERS
Dakota Valley has been one of the best offensive teams in class 'A' girls basketball. They own the third best scoring offense in the class, averaging 65.8 points per game. They're just one of three teams to score at least 65 points a contest.
However, the Panthers down fall has been their defense. They are allowing opponents to score 52.1 points per contest, which is 44th best in the class, just above the bottom ten.
Dakota Valley has lost just two games this season. They started the season by winning their first 12 games, before suffering their first loss to Sioux Falls Christian, who is currently the second-ranked team in the state.
The Panthers responded by winning each of their next four games to improve to 16-1, but then they fell to Vermillion 71-63.
The two teams are quite familiar with each other, making Thursday's game one of the best in the state.
THE GAME
Tip-off between the Panthers and Tanagers is set for 7 p.m. in North Sioux City. KELOLAND's Grant Sweeter and Ian Sacks will provide play-by-play and commentary.
You can watch the game on KELOXTRA (TV) and on KELOLAND.com.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Dakota Valley's Sailer earns top-five finish at SDHSAA Class A Girls State Golf, Vermillion places fourth in team scores
MADISON, S.D. (KCAU) – Dakota Valley's Addicyn Sailer finished in a tie for fifth place at the SDHSAA Class A Girls Golf State Tournament, scoring 24-over-par while teammate Katie Betsworth logged a score of 30-over-par to end in a tie for ninth place at Madison Golf and Country Club. The Vermillion duo of Georgia Johnson and Ronnie Wilharm both finished 32-over-par, tying for 12th place. Sailor Kommes of Elk Point-Jefferson finished in 40th place. In the race for the team title, Vermillion placed fourth (+144). For a look at the full list of results, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Vermillion holds slim lead in class ‘A' girls state golf
MADISON, S.D. (KELO) — The Vermillion girls hold a one stroke lead over Sioux Falls Christian and St. Thomas More in the class 'A' state golf tournament. There are three Tanagers who are inside the top-12 on the leaderboard. Taylor Reuvers is tied for third at 10-over par. Aberdeen Roncalli's Claire Crawford sits atop the individual leaderboard. She carded a 76 on Monday at five-over par. You can view team scores and some individual scores below. Full results can be found here. TEAM SCOREBOARD INDIVIDUAL SCOREBOARD Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Teaming up to provide shoes for students
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota State Track and Field meet has taken over Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. Whether kids are racing on a track, running on a basketball court, or simply going to school, a good pair of shoes is important. Vermillion High Schooler Jacob Fischer was getting ready run at state track Friday afternoon. All Bowdle 6-12th grade students to attend Edmunds The 17-year-old was warming up in a pair of shoes he received last fall for free. 'My shoes were pretty beat up, so I was given new shoes and felt a lot better in them,' Fischer said. Fischer got the shoes through Tanager Feet Forward, a fund started by Vermillion head track and field coach Lenni Billberg. The fund provides footwear for middle and high school students in the Vermillion School District. 'I have a closet full of shoes. They come to me, tell me what size, we try them on, and they get a new pair of shoes,' Billberg said. Now, Tanager Feet Forward is getting some help from another shoe mission called Kelcy's Kicks. Jenny Orr and her late husband started the fund after their daughter Kelcy, a runner, died of fentanyl poisoning. The money helps provide athletic shoes to students. 'I have such wonderful memories of my daughter on this track, and I know how much joy that gave her and how much joy that gave me and my husband. I want to share that joy,' Orr said. By teaming up, the two missions can do more for students. 'Because of Kelcy's Kicks' addition, we can now buy shoes for any sport kid who needs it. We can buy shoes for kids that are going out into the workforce. We can really do anything for our kids that need it,' Billberg said. If you'd like to donate, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
