Basketball Recap: Dakota Valley's Winning Streak Snapped at 12 Games

Panthers

Previous 5 Games

01/30/25 vs Sioux Falls Christian	48-60
01/25/25 vs Bennett County	68-44
01/24/25 vs Tri-Valley	76-67
01/18/25 @ Groton	50-40
01/14/25 @ West Central	68-44

It was fun while it lasted, but Dakota Valley's undefeated season came to an end after 12 games on Thursday. They fell 60-48 to the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. The game marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Dakota Valley's loss came despite strong showings from Katie Betsworth and Ella Otten. Betsworth posted 19 points and three steals, while Otten went 7 of 14 en route to 15 points and three steals. The contest was Betsworth's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Cameryn Sommervold was another key player, putting up seven points in addition to six rebounds and three blocks.

Having lost for the first time this season, Dakota Valley fell to 12-1. As for Sioux Falls Christian, their victory was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-0.

Dakota Valley has already played their next matchup, a 67-41 win against Winner on the 1st. As for Sioux Falls Christian, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 60-42 victory against Sioux Valley on the 31st.