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EPPJ XC runners battle heat at Battle Creek Invitational

BATTLE CREEK — The Battle Creek Cross Country Invite was held Friday morning. Conditions were warm with a slight breeze for the October competition held...

Bravettes, Cards sweep the Wolfpack netters

ALBION — It’s rare when the Wolfpack lose both ends of a volleyball triangular. That’s what happened Thursday night when first Battle Creek, then Boone...

St. Mary’s crush EPPJ 63 to 6

O’NEILL — Too much heat and too much Gage Hedstrom. Undefeated O’Neill St. Mary’s improved their record to 6-0 Friday afternoon, handing EPPJ a 63...

Wolfpack come from behind to defeat Nebraska Christian

CENTRAL CITY — For years, Nebraska Christian has been one of the toughest foes on the Wolfpack’s volleyball schedule. On Thursday night, EPPJ came from...

Dominant second half gives EPPJ 38 to 8 win

CREIGHTON — The Wolfpack capitalized on five Bulldog turnovers Friday night to defeat Creighton 38 to 8. “Our defense tonight was phenomenal,” Co-Coach Nick Heithoff...

EPPJ tops HCC Trojans in 3 sets

ELGIN — After dropping the first set, Elgin Public-Pope John seized control of the match and rolled to a 22-25, 25-14 and 25-18 victory...

EPPJ slays NC Knights 54 to 20

ELGIN — Evin Pelster’s opening kickoff return lit a fire under the Wolfpack Friday afternoon as they crushed North Central 54 to 20. Pelster’s 50-yard...

Record breaking day for Wolfpack runners

O’NEILL — Friday morning proved to be a great time to run for the Wolfpack cross country team. On that day they were among a...

Stuhr earns medal last week at Neligh-Oakdale Invite

NELIGH — Wolfpack cross country runners battled the course AND the heat Monday, September 15. Competing at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite held at the Antelope Country Club,...

Kerkman sets new EPPJ record at BC Invite

BUTTE — Sophomore Matthew Kerkman posted a school record time in the boys cross country race held here Thursday afternoon. He circled the 5000 meter...

EPPJ crush CWC 42 to 12

BARTLETT — Wolfpack size and strength proved to be too much for Chambers/Wheeler Central to over come Friday night. EPPJ rushed for over 200 yards...

Walthill forfeit, next up Renegades

ELGIN — Not a single touchdown was scored Friday afternoon, not a single tackle was made. Yet, the Elgin Public-Pope John Wolfpack football team evened...

EPPJ XC runners shine at BC Invite

ALBION — The weather was perfect for the start of the cross country season for Elgin Public-Pope John on Friday. The team, consisting of Samantha...

Wolfpack Volleyball sweeps Stuart, CWC

ELGIN — The Wolfpack volleyball team kept their season-opening winning streak intact Thursday night. Elgin Public-Pope John earned their fourth victory in four starts with...
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TDs elude Wolfpack in loss to Burwell

ELGIN — Burwell dominated both sides of the line of scrimmage Friday night, handing the Wolfpack a 47 to 12 loss in the season...

EPPJ wins in four sets over LHNE

ELGIN — Thursday night was opening night for the cast of this year’s Wolfpack volleyball teams and the stars shined brightly. Opening the season at...

EPPJ netters begin season Thursday against LHNE

ELGIN — Elgin Public-Pope John volleyball will have a new look this season, the third under Coach Jordynn Luettel. New offensive weapons must take the...

Friday Night Lights returns to Elgin

Friday Night Lights will be coming to Elgin Field to start the season. State Trooper Ray Johnson will be there prior to the start...

EPPJ dropped to Class D1 for volleyball

Having competed in Class C2 last year in girls volleyball, Elgin Public-Pope John have now been designated as a Class D1 school for the...

EPPJ golf team gets great grades

The EPPJ boys golf team was a recipient of the Nebraska Coaches Association 2024-2025 Currency Academic Excellence Award. They were able to finish the...