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Smidt caps career one match short of state tournament berth

MADISON — So close. The Wolfpack’s lone female wrestler came within one victory of qualifying for the Nebraska State Girls Wrestling Tournament. Senior Isabella Smidt split...
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Beckman, Hemenway to lead EPPJ wrestlers to district meet

Wolfpack wrestlers will be seeking to earn a trip to the state wrestling tournament when they take to the mats this Friday and Saturday,...
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N-V hands Wolfpack 55-44 loss in semi-final round

TILDEN — Fighting back from a slow start to tie the score at halftime, Elgin Public-Pope John couldn’t keep pace the rest of the...
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Eisenhauer scores 25 to lead EPPJ past Falcons

NIOBRARA — Playing their third game in three days, Elgin Public-Pope John wore down Elkhorn Valley to win the consolation finals of the Niobrara...
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EPPJ hits 11 treys in win over CV

ELGIN — Cold shooting cost Central Valley last week as the Wolfpack girls claimed a 69 to 30 victory. Playing their final regular season home...

Wolfpack wrestlers dominate foes at Central Valley Invite Friday

GREELEY — Two Wolfpack wrestlers found their way to the medal stand Friday at the Central Valley Invitational. Continuing his string of championship matches, Wolfpack...

Wemhoff, Kinney to play in all-star game

NORFOLK -- Two Wolfpack players have been selected to play in the 2023 Northeast Nebraska All Star Football Classic. Jack Wemhoff and Cale Kinney...
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Girls wrestling district to be held in Madison

Wolfpack wrestler Isabella Smidt will try to be the first girls EPPJ wrestler to qualify for the NSAA Girls State Tournament. She will be...
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Wolfpack grind out 39-31 Victory

WINSIDE — Tied 27-all entering the fourth quarter, Elgin Public-Pope John pulled award to claim a 39 to 31 victory over Winside in boys...
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Turnovers key in EPPJ victory at Winside

WINSIDE — The Wolfpack’s two leading scorers (Ashlynne Charf and Keyera Eisenhauer) each scored 16 points Saturday to help lead Elgin Public-Pope John to...
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Three EPPJ wrestlers place at Warrior Invite

NELIGH — Top tier talent squared off against Wolfpack wrestlers Saturday at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite. And, like they have all season, Elgin Public-Pope John...
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Wolfpack score 84 in win over Warriors

FULLERTON — Putting forth their best offensive performance of the season, Elgin Public-Pope John claimed an 84 to 37 victory over the Warriors Tuesday...
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EPPJ clears bench in 59-29 win over Stuart

ELGIN — It was a mismatch from the start. Stuart suited up just five girls Friday night and Elgin Public-Pope John slowly, methodically wore them...
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Smidt takes fourth at Ord Invitational

ORD — The Wolfpack’s lone female wrestler medaled Thursday at the Ord Wrestling Invite. Senior Isabella Smidt, competing in the 190-pound weight class, placed fourth...
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Wolfpack fall to Alma at NE ‘Showcase’

KEARNEY — Showing they belong among the elite teams in Class D1, the Wolfpack put on a show at the 2023 Nebraska Showcase Saturday. Playing...
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Fourth quarter surge lifts EPPJ past Bees

BLOOMFIELD — It was close and then it was not. Elgin Public-Pope John turned a close game into a rout Saturday, defeating Bloomfield 65 to...
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Two medal at wrestling invite at Burwell Friday

BURWELL — Competing for the first time since December 21, Elgin Public-Pope John wrestlers brought home two medals Friday from the Burwell Invite. Carter Beckman...
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Turnovers prove costly as Wolfpack fall to Riverside 57 to 50

MADISON — Outplayed for much of the second half, Riverside found a way to defeat the Wolfpack in overtime to claim the championship of...
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EPPJ girls cruise to Madison Tourney title

MADISON — Great defense turned into points at the other end of the court Friday as Elgin Public-Pope John defeated the Riverside girls 50...
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Bulldogs hand EPPJ third loss, 42 to 32

ELGIN — A cold spell cost the Wolfpack boys Monday night as Creighton claimed a 42 to 32 road victory. Tied at 29-all heading into...