On Thursday, Elk Point-Jefferson faced Dakota Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies fell 60-51 to the Dakota Valley Panthers. The Huskies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Dakota Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aubree Worden, who went 7 of 12 on her way to 18 points and six steals. Worden is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Otten, who went 7 for 16 en route to 22 points and five rebounds.
Elk Point-Jefferson's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-3. As for Dakota Valley, they pushed their record up to 15-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.
When Elk Point-Jefferson and Dakota Valley next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Elk Point-Jefferson will take on Groton and their three-game winning streak at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday. Similarly, Dakota Valley will try to stop Hamlin's seven-game winning streak when the meet at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday.
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