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Elk Point-Jefferson wrestlers perform well in Wagner

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

The Huskies wrestled in Wagner on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Tom Studelska Invite. They placed 10th in team scoring out of 18 teams and performed well on the mat. Bon Homme/Avon were the champions of the tournament.

EPJ Huskies pounce on Tri-Valley Mustangs

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

The Huskies jumped out to a 9-0 lead versus Tri-Valley (TV) in their home boys basketball game on January 30, 2025. It was a great game for Elk Point-Jefferson who played strong on both ends of the court all night.

EPJ Youth Wrestling tournament

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

An estimated 270 youth wrestlers were in Elk Point on Sunday, January 26, 2025 for Elk Point-Jefferson’s annual tournament. The event took place in the middle school and high school gyms with many volunteers on-hand.

Grayson Girard had 5 points and 7 rebounds against Vermillion. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Elk Point-Jefferson boys pull off road win against A-W

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

A strong conference rival, the Vermillion Tanagers, came to town on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 to take on the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team. The two teams are members of the DAK 12 Conference and both are also aligned in Region 4A for Class A in South Dakota.

Bentlee Kollbaum had 20 points in EPJ’s home game versus Vermillion.

Elk Point-Jefferson lady Huskies have big win on road

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

The Huskies came out strong against the Vermillion Tanagers on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. It was a home contest and Elk Point-Jefferson had a great 1st quarter attack. They led 18-4 early in the 2nd quarter.

Ashton Fairbanks showed his height and strength at the hoop during the January 16th game at home for EPJ boys basketball.

EPJ Husky boys drop one away, win one at home

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Two close games greeted the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team on January 14 and January 16, 2025. It was a split on wins and losses, as the away game against Wagner resulted in defeat by just 1 point. However, a home court advantage later in the week boosted EPJ to a victory against Ponca, Nebraska.

Ashley Brewer looks to score for EPJ on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Triple victories for the Elk Point-Jefferson lady huskies

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 23, 2025

A trio of games meant triple the victories for the Elk Point-Jefferson girls basketball team in mid-January. A hectic schedule did not damper the play of the Huskies, as they came away with huge wins versus Wagner, Ponca and Aberdeen Roncalli.

EPJ wrestlers win against Lennox and Vermillion

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Excellent wrestling and tough competition were both on display for the Huskies on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The squad was in Lennox to battle it out on the mat against the Orioles and the Vermillion Tanagers.

Elk Point-Jefferson wrestlers faced tough Bon Homme team

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Some busy days of competition were in store for the Elk Point-Jefferson wrestlers during the 2nd week of the New Year. On January 9, 2025 they traveled to an away dual, then on January 11, the EPJ wrestlers were right back in the action to compete in the Jesse James Invitational.

Ashton Fairbanks had 13 points in the home basketball contest on January 7, 2025.

EPJ Huskies defeat Canistota Hawks

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

A great game was had by the Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The Huskies defeated the Hawks of Canistota by a score of 63-39.