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Wolfpack Gals Post Wins Over Ranked Foes

ELGIN — Playing just their second game of the season, the Elgin Public-Pope John (EPPJ) Wolfpack looked like they were in mid-season form in...

Wolfpack Boys Defeat Plainview 66 to 64

ELGIN — There are sure to be many moments to celebrate for the Elgin Public-Pope John Wolfpack in years to come, but the first...

Wolfpack Era in High School Sports Begins Thursday

What has long been anticipated is about to take place. Beginning Thursday night, athletes from Pope John Central Catholic and Elgin High Schools will...

Pope John Final Volleyball Statistics

Pope John Central Catholic’s Lady Crusaders posted a 15-15 record during the 2009 volleyball season. Coach Emily Borer’s team’s biggest accomplishment came in late October...

EHS Football Final Statistics

Points proved hard to come by for the Elgin Eagles football team during the 2009 season. Final season stats show the Eagles struggled to score,...

EHS Volleyball Final Statistics

ELGIN — The Lady Eagles of Elgin High School compiled an 8-15 record during the 2009 season. “The 2009 volleyball season was truly a fun...

Beckman, Bauer Earn NVC East First Team Honors

Two local volleyball players earned first team honors when the NVC All-Conference volleyball teams were announced last week. Junior Michelle Bauer of Elgin High School...

Flyers End Crusaders’ Season 52 to 20

HUMPHREY — Eight turnovers proved to be too much for the Pope John Crusaders to overcome Tuesday night as Humphrey St. Francis claimed a...

Lady Crusaders Place Third at NVC Tournament

O’NEILL — In recent times, Ewing has had Pope John’s number on the volleyball court. That all changed Friday night as the Lady Crusaders...

Crusaders Open Playoffs With Victory over Raiders

LAWRENCE — On a night when the skies opened up and rain fell non stop, Pope John Central Catholic once again reaffirmed its position...

Season Ends, Winds Down for Elgin-Area Teams

  Football Scores Ewing 44, Elgin 8   Chambers 14, Pope John 6 Despite the end of regular season loss,  Crusaders of Pope John Central Catholic have once again...

Cedar Rapids Tigers Spoil Homecoming for Elgin Eagles

ELGIN — More often than not, size matters in high school football. Cedar Rapids used their size advantage to post a 66 to 30...

Crusaders Defeat S/SA Knights in 2OT Thriller

SPALDING — Senior quarterback Curtis Childers’ two-yard run in the second overtime period lifted Pope John Central Catholic to a 36 to 28 victory...

Sports – Football and Volleyball

Cedar Rapids’ Fourth Quarter Touchdown Upsets Crusaders CEDAR RAPIDS — A fourth quarter touchdown by Cedar Rapids proved to be the difference Friday night as the...

Sports – Football & Volleyball

Crusaders Rally for 44 to 20 Victory over Elgin Eagles ELGIN — On a windswept field, Pope John Central Catholic overcame a double-digit deficit to...

Sports – Volleyball and Football

CLEARWATER — This far into the season, one thing is certain — The Elgin Eagles volleyball team can match up well against any opponent....

Pope John Girls Split Matches

CLEARWATER — The Pope John girls volleyball team opened the season Thursday night, splitting a pair of matches. Competing at the Clearwater/Orchard Quadrangular, the Lady...

Crusaders Crush LHF Bulldogs 48 to 12

ELGIN — It took nearly three hours to complete. Yet, in the end, the outcome was a familiar one for Crusader fans. Pope John Central...

Pope John Ready for Season’s Challenges

ELGIN — Beginning her second season as head coach of the Pope John Lady Crusaders, Emily Borer has a group of players ready to...

Lady Eagles Looking for More Wins This Season

ELGIN — After serving one year as co-coach, Tina Thiele-Blecher takes over the volleyball program at Elgin High School. Last season she and Kim...