Wolfpack
| 12/17/24 vs Elkhorn Valley | 36-70 |
| 12/14/24 @ Wausa | 57-16 |
| 12/13/24 @ Plainview | 41-30 |
| 12/10/24 vs Neligh-Oakdale | 61-46 |
| 12/06/24 vs Niobrara/Verdigre | 33-32 |
After flying high against Wausa last Saturday, Elgin/Pope John came back down to earth. The Elgin/Pope John Wolfpack were outmatched by the Elkhorn Valley Falcons and fell 70-36. The Wolfpack's loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Elgin/Pope John's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kate Furstenau, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Callie Heithoff, who scored ten points.
It was another big night for Karlee Broberg, who went 11 of 18 on her way to 28 points and seven rebounds for Elkhorn Valley. Those 28 points gave Broberg a new career-high. Another player making a difference was JJ Black, who went 7 of 14 on her way to 17 points and eight rebounds.
Having lost for the first time this season, Elgin/Pope John fell to 5-1. As for Elkhorn Valley, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elgin/Pope John will welcome Boyd County at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Elkhorn Valley and Wayne will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elkhorn Valley's defense has only allowed 24.2 points per game this season, so Wayne's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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