Elk Point-Jefferson travelled to Madison to take on the Bulldogs Oct. 21.

October 22 was the South Dakota High School State Cross Country meet in Huron. With warm and breezy weather conditions, the Huskies two runners – Joe Cross and Ashley Stark – were anticipating a fun day for racing. For the Class A girls, the team win went to the dominant Sioux Falls Christian girls. Ashley Stark from Elk Point-Jefferson was our State Girls’ qualifier, and started the race strong with a solid first mile, but ran in to trouble in the second mile and was unable to finish. Sioux Valley’s Isabelle Bloker won the race, setting a meet record for Class A.

The Huskies continue to show their dominance on the football field as they took down Rapid City Christian 58-7 Thursday, Oct. 20 in the first round of playoffs.

The Irene -Wakonda Eagles soared back home after the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies decimated them in Elk Point Oct. 13 – 25-11; 25-4; 25-14. Bentlee Kollbaum led the Husky offense with 11 kills. Ashley Brewer had 7 kills on the night and was closely followed by Natalie Heuertz at 6. The Huskies showed their strength from the serving line as the team had 14 aces on the night. Danica Torrez led the way at 5 ace serves followed by Alyssa Chytka at 4, Heuertz 3 and Kollbaum with 2. Chytka recorded 15 digs. Sophia Giorgio had 27 assists on the night.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies showed their South Dakota dominance against the South Sioux City, NE Cardinals Oct. 11.

Happily, no Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies were carried off by the gusty winds on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Class A Region 3 meet in Vermillion. With teams including Beresford, Dakota Valley, Vermillion, Lennox, Canton, Ethan/Parkston, Parker, Mt. Vernon/Plankinton, Elk Point-Jefferson, Wagner, Hanson and Sanborn Central/ Woonsocket, this region is known as the most competitive in the State of South Dakota.

For the first time in Elk Point-Jefferson history, the Husky football team has finished the regular season 8-0 with their 28-14 victory Friday, Oct. 14 over Bridgewater- Emery/Ethan (BEE).

Even with the top boy runner in the Conference (Joe Cross) injured, the Huskies Cross Country team had a successful day in Elk Point Thursday, Oct. 6. Many runners achieved personal records on the perfect day for a meet.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Husky volleyball team dominated the court this week in their match-ups between Viborg-Hurley Oct. 4 and Tri-Valley Oct. 7. The Huskies travelled to Viborg to take on the Cougars. The Cougars made the Huskies earn their win, by taking a set from them as the Huskies won 3-1: 20-25; 25-22; 25-16; 25-15. The offense was strong with the Huskies sending over 9 serve aces. The Huskies were led by Sophia Giorgio with 3 and Alyssa Chytka, Bentlee Kollbaum and Danica Torrez each with 2.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Husky football team added another win to their record overpowering Tri-Valley Mustangs Oct. 7 at home.