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Chase Swanson played an incredible game for the Huskies in their regional match-up against the Tanagers.

Huskies fought hard against tough Tanagers

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Huskies struck first in their regional game versus the Tanagers on March 6, 2025. Elk Point-Jefferson was in Vermillion for the boys basketball match-up. Strong defense and a Husky hoop was prevalent in the 1st minute of play.

Elk Point-Jefferson wrestlers battle hard in Rapid

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Huskies were in Rapid City on February 27-March 1, 2025 for South Dakota’s individual state wrestling tournament. Six grapplers from Elk Point-Jefferson faced off on the mat against the toughest high school competitors in Class B. All showed strength and grit with Luke Swatek bringing home a state medal.

Lady Huskies handed tough loss in regionals

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Regionals started for the Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The Huskies were the #4 seed in a highly competitive region, and they were to take on #5 Lennox. A battle was guaranteed as both teams came into the contest with strong regular season records.

Six EPJ Huskies punch their ticket to state

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Saturday, March 1, 2025

An incredible day was had by the Elk Point-Jefferson wrestling squad as they competed at the Region 2B tournament on Saturday, February 22, 2025. McCook Central School District was the host for this year’s regional competition. 

The top 4 wrestlers in each weight bracket qualified for the 2025 state tournament. Six Huskies punched their ticket to extend their season. They were: Kamryn Dice, Luke Swatek, Owen Rigg, Hayes Johnson, Caleb Heuertz and Gunner Ewing.

EPJ Huskies win dual versus DV Panthers

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Many Huskies flooded Dakota Valley on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 for the wrestling team’s high school dual. It was the last regular season meet for Elk Point-Jefferson and they brought along their youth club program so plenty of grapplers saw mat time.
Grayson Girard takes it to the hoop for the Huskies in the game versus Beresford. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball take down Beresford

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Watchdogs of Beresford came to town on Friday, February 14, 2025 for a boys home basketball contest with the Huskies. It was a game where Elk Point-Jefferson took care of the ball on offense and played good defense throughout each quarter to get the win. The final score was 56-46 with the Huskies on top.
Senior Ashley Brewer looks to score versus Beresford in EPJ’s home game.

EPJ Huskies take the win against Watchdogs

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Huskies continued to play strong basketball as the girls varsity team took on a dynamic Nebraska team from Crofton on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Crofton was the Nebraska C2 state runner-up for the 2023/24 season.
EPJ Senior Gunner Ewing looks in control against his opponent from Luverne, MN. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

EPJ Husky wrestlers have three dual sweep

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, February 13, 2025
It was a 3 dual sweep for the Huskies in wrestling on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The victories were made even more sweet because they occurred at home during Elk Point-Jefferson’s “Senior Night” for wrestling.
Senior Bentlee Kollbaum drives the lane for the Huskies on February 6, 2025. Photos by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Lady Huskies win one on the road drop one at home

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Strong competition and fierce court battles occurred for the talented Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball roster to usher in the month of February. It all started in Lennox on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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