Dakota Valley girls soccer team wins state championship on penalties

The Dakota Valley Panthers girls soccer team claimed their first state championship by defeating Sioux Falls Christian during a penalty shootout on October 17 at the state tournament held in Watertown, S.D. After a scoreless first half, Sioux Falls Christian's Victoria Gassen scored first in the second half, but Dakota Valley's Mallory Riibe equalized shortly after. The match remained tied through regulation and overtime, leading to the penalty shootout, where Dakota Valley goalkeeper Emma Honner made three saves to secure the victory. The Panthers finished the season with a record of 14-1-1.

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