The Elk Point-Jefferson softball squad mounted an epic comeback on Friday, May 3rd versus the Beresford Watchdogs. The final score would be 19-18 with the Huskies claiming victory in the final inning with 2 outs already in the book.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies travelled to Sioux Falls to play in the DAK-XII Softball tournament Monday, April 22. The girls were ranked #8 and played #9 Lennox in their first match-up.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies hit the golf course on Monday, April 22 between rains to play a round of golf. According to Head Coach Kelly Haberling, it was tough day with the weather and it was the Husky’s first 18-hole event.

A record held for 11 years, was shattered April 23 at the Dakota Valley Invite. In 2013, Caitlin Davis set a school record in the long jump with a distance of 16’11” which broke the record previously held by Hannah Wilkinson from 2006. The new record, set by Paige Jacobs, is 17’2”.

The Huskies travelled to Turner County on Wednesday, April 24 to take on the Centerville Tornadoes. There would be no major whirlwinds from the Tornadoes as their only run would come from the bottom of the 1st inning to start the game with the lead 1-0.

Per usual, the rivalry between Elk Point-Jefferson and Dakota Valley did not disappoint those at the Canton Invite April 15. On the girls side, the two schools tied for the 1st place honors.

The Panther boys and girls had great success at the Canton Invite for track and field on Monday, April 15. Many top finishes and personal records were secured by the Dakota Valley athletes.

With a devastat ing loss, the Huskies held their heads high and played with heart throughout the contest against West Central April 15 at home. The Trojans took the game in 4 short innings, holding the Huskies to zero while putting up 5 runs in the 1st and 2nd and 4 runs in the 3rd and 4th to take the game 18-0.

It was a great week to be a Husky on the baseball field as they continued their winning streak in dominating fashion. On April 19, the CHawks of Canton visited Husky territory to fly home a few feathers short.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies opened their season in Beresford at the Bridges Golf Course. They competed against Beresford, Lennox, Dakota Valley and Sioux Falls Christian.