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Making history. That’s the theme for the Elk Point-Jefferson Husky football team this year.

With a trip to state on the line, the Huskies travelled to Stanley County High School to face off against Rapid City Christian. Last year, the Huskies ended their season in 5 sets and they weren’t going to make that mistake again this year.

For the first time in Elk Point-Jefferson history, not only does the football team have an 11-0 record, but they have punched their ticket to the State 11B Football tournament. They secured their ticket with a 47-14 win over Hot Springs, Nov. 4 at home.

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The Elk Point-Jef ferson Huskies clawed their way through two games – Beresford (Nov. 1) and Canton (Nov. 3) – to secure their way into the SoDak-16. Elk Point -Jef fe rson hosted Beresford Nov. 1 and brought them down in 3 matches – 27-25; 25-23; 25-19. It was a battle to the finish with Natalie Heuertz putting down 14 kills on the night and followed by Bentlee Kollbaum at 9. Danica Torrez led the Huskies with 3 ace serves and was followed by Alyssa Chytka and Hannah Nearman with 2 each. Josie Curry had the sole block on the night. Chytka added 26 digs to her career and was followed by Sophia Giorgio at 15 and Torrez with 12. Giorgio added 33 assists.

Now that football playoffs and region volleyball begin, the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) want to remind spectators (adults and students) of what is and is not acceptable behavior during the games. SDHSAA Spectator Reminders:

The Dakota Valley Panthers are heading into the Region 4 tournament as the #1 seed. They began tournament play Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. on their home court. They will be challenged by the Parker Pheasants who are ranked #8 and have a

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies battled hard Oct. 25 in Vermillion. The girls weren’t quite able to pull it all together and lost 2-3 against the Tanagers – 1625; 30-28; 23-25; 25-11; 12-- 15. Judging from the scores, it was a definite battle to the finish in almost every set.

The Redfield Pheasants didn’t stand a chance as they walked on to the Elk Point-Jefferson Husky field Thursday, Oct. 27. Once again, the Huskies dominated the field in all aspects of the game and sent the Pheasants home with a loss and the end of their season.