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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...
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Wolfpack runners compete at BC Invite

BATTLE CREEK — The Wolfpack cross country team competed at Battle Creek Friday. In the women’s 5K race, Lilly Harris of Homer won with a...
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Wolfpack fall to BC in 3-set thriller

BATTLE CREEK — EPPJ brought their ‘A’ game here Thursday night but, in the end, it wasn’t enough as the Bravettes bested the Wolfpack...
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Carter, Bulldogs spoil EPPJ Homecoming 60 to 8

ELGIN — Carter Nelson is the real deal. The NU recruit accounted for four touchdowns Friday night as the Bulldogs remained unbeaten with a 60 to...
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Borer leads CC runners at Tom Dickey Invite

Once again, Wolfpack runners laced up their running shoes and competed in cross country action last week. On Friday afternoon they were among the many...
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Net play key as EPPJ tops NC, Riverside

ELGIN — For the past six years, Nebraska Christian has had the Wolfpack’s number on the volleyball court. Not since 2016 had EPPJ defeated...
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Wolfpack grind down BC Spartans 22-12 Friday

ELGIN — Boyd County stepped onto the field anticipating victory Friday afternoon. Elgin Public-Pope John sent them home with a 22 to 12 loss. Reaffirming...
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Cross country team battles foes at O’Neill

O’NEILL — Coach Tiffany Moser’s Wolfpack cross country runners were in action again Friday afternoon, competing at the O’Neill Invite. Running at the O’Neill Country...
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EPPJ Seniors shine on on ‘Parents Night’

ELGIN — It was a night of celebration for the Wolfpack’s five seniors. On Thursday night, playing in front of moms and dads present for...
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‘Best effort’ propels EPPJ past Renegades

CHAMBERS — The Wolfpack played their most complete game of the season Friday night, shutting down the CWC Renegades 52 to 6. EPPJ Coach Greg...
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Runners improve times at Spencer XC meet Thursday

SPENCER — Five teams competed Thursday at the Boyd County Cross Country meet. Altogether, 30 girls competed on the golf course, finishing the race. West Holt...
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EPPJ outlasts Bobcats in thriller

STUART — In crunch time, with a chance to close out the set and the match, Elgin Public-Pope John found a way to defeat...
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First half scoring explosion downs Bulldogs

ELGIN — In the simplest of terms, it was a blowout. Elgin Public-Pope John dominated in every meaningful statistic Friday night to defeat Creighton 64...
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CC team shows promise at season opener Friday

ALBION — September 1 marked the beginning of cross country competition among area schools. EPPJ, fielding a full girls team in just their second season,...
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EPPJ splits triangular at Stuart

STUART — Elgin Public-Pope John split a pair of matches Thursday night. Playing in a hot gymnasium, the Wolfpack lost a close first set and...