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Bentlee Kollbaum makes a move to the basket against Kadoka on Jan. 27. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies going on winning spree

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

It was a hot week of play for the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies girls as they won three games in a row. On Jan.

Reed Sayler led the Huskies with 12 points against Akron-Westfield on Jan. 22. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Back-to-back games go into overtime

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Free throws. That’s what the game comes down too, according to Head Coach Jake Otkin.

Five EPJ grapplers place at Wagner Invite

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies travelled to Wagner on Jan. 27 to participate in the Wagner Invite against 15 other teams. Five Huskies found themselves with podium finishes at the invite – Luke Swatek (126), Owen Rigg (132), Caleb Heuertz (175), Keaton Hinds (215) and Ruben Chicoine (285).

Ella Otten, showed here against Viborg-Hurley, has been a leading scorer for the Panthers. She made 13 points against West Central, 19 points against Tri-Valley and 28 points against Andes Central/Dakota Christian. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Girls bring season record to 9-3 after 3 wins last week

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Winter weather delayed the Panther girls original basketball match-up versus the West Central Trojans. Both teams were supposed to square off on Jan. 9, but Mother Nature had other ideas. For the rescheduled date, it was a close 1st half on Monday, Jan 15. After 2 tight quarters the Panthers led 31-27.

Carson Timmins shows his athletic ability as he jumps clear above his Vermillion defender on Jan. 16 in Vermillion. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Vermillion Tanagers fly over Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The matchup against Vermillion is always an interesting game as both schools have strong players. It was the same on Jan.

EPJ Youth Wrestling tournament held

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Over 150 youth wrestlers came to Elk Point on Sunday, Jan. 21 for the Elk Point-Jefferson Youth Wrestling Tournament. It was a round robin format with multiple weight classes and age divisions. Boys and girls from preschool through grade school showed strength and grit on the mats throughout the entire event.

Huskies hit the mats at DAK-XII conference tourney

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies travelled to Howard on Jan. 19 to compete on the mats for the first time this year. Weather postponed and cancelled many matches throughout the first half of January, but finally Mother Nature cooperated enough for the Huskies to compete once again.

EPJ split contests against Vermillion, Sanborn Central

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The week of Jan. 1521 was a week of ups and downs with blowing snow and low temperatures.

Ashton Fairbanks goes up for 2 of his 7 points against Dell Rapids Jan. 6. Photo by Peterman Sports Photography stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Elk Point-Jefferson huskies struggle in second half of games

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Elk Point-Jefferson boys basketball team faced Canistota on Jan. 2 and Dell Rapids on Jan. 6. Both games were full of fierce play, but the Huskies downfall was their offensive play in the second half of both games.