Longhorn’s ‘bull’ their way past EPPJ

LINCOLN — Elgin Public-Pope John saw their dreams of a state championship dashed Monday, losing to Burwell in the opening round of the Class...

Wolves comeback ends EPPJ’s season in OT 63-57

SHELBY — Up by 20 points to start the fourth quarter, victory slipped away from Elgin Public-Pope John Friday night at the D1-8 Sub-State...

Wolfpack blowout Maywood/HC to earn trip to state

KEARNEY — Third verse same as the first. Elgin Public-Pope John’s third postseason game resembled the first two earlier in the week — Victory! Dead-on shooting...

Wright to play; Wemhoff to coach at June NENASC

Another week, another all-star game selection for Wolfpack senior Colton Wright. The Class D2 all-state football player has been selected to play in the Northeast...

Cards fly past EPPJ again

O’NEILL — Facing O’Neill St. Mary’s for the second time in as many weeks, the outcome was the same as before as the Cardinals...

OMAHA — Wolfpack wrestler Carter Beckman’s second trip to the State Wrestling Tournament came up short of expectations. Beckman, who missed two days of practice...

Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Game Include Wright

Don’t put away the football pads quite yet Colton! On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Wolfpack senior Colton Wright has been selected to participate...

Wolfpack dominate CWC 56-21

ELGIN — The Wolfpack girls basketball team again bested rival Chambers/Wheeler Central, winning 71 to 49 on Tuesday night (Feb. 8). EPPJ broke the game...

Beckman headed back to State

BURWELL — Wolfpack wrestler Carter Beckman punched his ticket to the state wrestling tournament Saturday by winning the 126-pound weight class at the Class...

PJCC students chosen for NVC Principal’s Academic Team

Twelve juniors and seniors from Pope John XXIII Central Catholic students were chosen for the NVC Principal’s All-Academic Team. To be selected, students must...

Lady Knights end EPPJ’s NVC hopes

O’NEILL — Victory eluded the Wolfpack Monday night, Jan. 31, in their opening round game at the Niobrara Valley Conference Girls Basketball Tournament. North Central...

State berth eludes Smidt

NEBRASKA CITY — Seasons sometimes end short of one’s goals. That’s what happened to Wolfpack girls wrestler Isabella Smidt at the NSAA District A-1 Tournament...

EPPJ routs West Holt to reach NVC finals

BASSETT — Let’s just call it ‘payback time.’ Having lost to West Holt two weeks ago, Elgin Public-Pope John avenged the loss with a dominating...

Cards pull away late to deny EPPJ NVC Title

ATKINSON — The Wolfpack’s run through the Niobrara Valley Conference Basketball Tournament came to an end Saturday night. Tied midway through the fourth quarter, St....

Summer ball program signup date nears, Softball Coaches still needed

Sign-up for the Summer Ball Program in Elgin is one week closer to happening. It will be Wednesday, February 9 from 4 p.m. to 6:30...

Wolfpack JV Basketball Scores

The Wolfpack girls JV team defeated Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family 38 to 35 Thursday night. Baylee Busteed and Kate Furstenau each had eight points in the...

Two EPPJ wrestlers medal at Greeley

GREELEY — Two Wolfpack wrestlers brought home medals Friday after competing at the Central Valley Invite. Kaeden Schwarting earned his first medal of the season,...

Keyera drains four treys in victory over CV

GREELEY — Elgin Public-Pope John put a goose egg in Central Valley’s scorebook Tuesday night, defeating the Cougars 49 to 31. Coach Randy Eisenhauer’s...

Unbeaten H/LHF downs Wolfpack 67-50

ELGIN — The Wolfpack held their own for one quarter against Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family, then saw the Bulldogs fight back for a 67 to...

Huskies hand EPPJ rare defeat 54 to 40

ATKINSON — Everything went right for the Huskies Friday night as they handed EPPJ just their second loss of the season, 54 to 40. Coming...