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Elk Point-Jefferson shines at the Howard Wood Relays

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The annual Howard Wood Relays were held in Sioux Falls on May 3 and 4 with several Huskies competing. Many personal records and high achievements were earned by the Elk Point- Jef ferson athletes in what is always an exciting two days of track and field for the state.

Girls compete at challenging Dell Rapids course

Comments From Coach Kelly Haberling:
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The EPJ Girls golf team competed on Tuesday, April 30 at a very difficult course at Rockey Run in Dell Rapids. It presents many challenges that The Pointe does not, elevation and multiple water features.
Ella Hayes puts toward the hole May 3 at EPJ Invitational. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

EPJ hosts Huskies Girls Golf Invitational

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The Huskies Girls Golf Invitational, hosted by Elk Point-Jefferson, happened on Friday, May 3. Eight teams attended and weather conditions were finally favorable for the student athletes to hit the links.

Huskies lose by one to BAH

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
It was an away contest against Beresford/Alcester-Hudson (BAH) on Wednesday, May 1 for the Huskies. It was a game of defense for both sides as the scores were low with BAH winning 2-1.
Wyatt Herrity on the mound May 1 against Beresford/Alcester-Hudson. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

EPJ baseball win one and drop one at home

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The Elk Point-Jefferson baseball team played 2 games on May 5. It was a strong win for the Huskies versus Wagner by a score of 11-1. However, EPJ did not come out on top against the Cavaliers of Bon Homme.
Hannah Nearman heading for home May 3 against Beresford. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Lady Huskies mount epic comeback against Watchdogs

Kelly Riibe Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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.
Samantha Marx at-bat for the Huskies on April 27. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • times1reporter@gmail.com

Elk Point-Jefferson girls go 1-1 in tournament, triangular

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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.
Natalie Wells waits her turn at the Two Rivers Golf Course in Dakota Dunes on April 22. Submitted photo

Huskies back on the course

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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.

Jacobs crushes Elk Point-Jefferson school record

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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”.
Ben Trudeau makes it safely to first base in the game against Scotland/Menno on April 21. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Huskies tame Tornadoes

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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.
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