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Statistics show how the Wolfpack football team dominated opponents in 2023

Numbers tell the story of the 2023 Wolfpack football season. The season began in the heat of August with a big victory over Wausa, then...
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Volleyball team put up huge numbers this season

For Elgin Public-Pope John, they ended the 2023 volleyball season in a way few teams across the state are able to do — on...
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Make room in the trophy case

What began in August concluded in November. Elgin Public-Pope John’s varsity volleyball team completed their season Saturday afternoon, earning their 28th victory of the season,...
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EPPJ takes their place among volleyball’s best

LINCOLN — With a chance to finish the season with a victory, Elgin Public-Pope John closed out the state tournament by winning the consolation...
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SEM downs Wolfpack in semis

LINCOLN — Sumner-Eddyville-Miller is a thorn in the Wolfpack’s side. They proved it once again Friday, sweeping EPPJ in the semi-final round of the...
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EPPJ tops Southwest in five sets to open tourney play

LINCOLN — The Wolfpack volleyball team gave its fans a roller-coaster ride Thursday, defeating Southwest in the opening round of the Class D1 State...
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LINCOLN, HERE WE COME

ELGIN — For the last three years, the Wolfpack have ‘knocked on the door’ of the state volleyball tournament only to be denied entry...
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EPPJ netters to begin chase for championship Thursday

From the start of the season, the Wolfpack have been working for this week. The work, compiling a 26-6 record, has the team headed to...
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Cardinals edge EPPJ at subdistrict final in four sets

O’NEILL — Two teams entered St. Mary’s gymnasium Tuesday night each with the same goal - a district championship. Less than two hours later...
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EPPJ edges Summerland in opening round of NVC Tourney

ELGIN — EPPJ’s run to the NVC championship game started on Monday night, October 16, with a five-set victory over Summerland. Twice the Wolfpack trailed...
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Cardinals outlast EPPJ for NVC crown in 5-set thriller

BARTLETT — In a match which could have gone either way, St. Mary’s had to go extra points in the fifth set to defeat...
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Raiders upset Wolfpack 24-14 in opening round of playoffs

ELGIN — Costly miscues by the Wolfpack allowed Lawrence-Nelson to escape with a 24 to 14 victory in the opening round of the Class...
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EPPJ netters find reason to ‘Jump Around’

Twice trailing by one set in the match, EPPJ won a five-set thriller over Summerland Monday night in the opening round of the Niobrara...
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Wolfpack to face L-N Raiders Thursday night

Having been eliminated in the opening round of the state football playoffs last season, this year’s Wolfpack football team begins anew their quest for...
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Rain, mud and the Cards can’t stop EPPJ

O’NEILL — Mud, sweat and cheers. Elgin Public-Pope John Thursday night played in the mud, worked up a sweat and were rewarded with cheers as...
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EPPJ netters sweep Riverside, Neligh-Oakdale

CEDAR RAPIDS — Another triangular, another sweep for Elgin Public-Pope John. The Wolfpack were invited to play Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Riverside Triangular and...
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Wolfpack runners wrap up season at D3 District Competition

AINSWORTH — The Wolfpack’s successful cross country program wrapped up its second season Wednesday, Oct. 11, competing at the district meet. Coach Tiffany Moser’s talented...
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Punishing ground game chews up Cougars 60 to 8

VERDIGRE — Fall arrived here Friday and so did the Wolfpack. That proved to be bad for Niobrara-Verdigre’s football team as EPPJ prevailed 60...
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Runners compete at NVC as last tuneup before district meet

SUMMERLAND — The Wolfpack cross country team was in action Thursday, competing at the Niobrara Valley Conference Meet. In the boys competition, West Holt’s Drew...
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Bode’s 13 ace serves lift EPPJ past N-V

VERDIGRE — Playing their third match in less than 24 hours, Elgin Public-Pope John made quick work of Niobrara-Verdigre. The Cougars had no answers against...