EPJ Huskies

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To help put a bow on the completed year of high school basketball, Prep Girls Hoops Dakotas (PGHD) is looking back at the season and talking all things Huskies!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">See below for stats, player comments, and a Q&amp;A session...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1226287,"width":"232px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/image_5fb4dc.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1226287" style="width:232px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Elk Point-Jefferson</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Head Coach:</strong>&nbsp;Jeff Neuharth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Class:</strong>&nbsp;A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Region:</strong>&nbsp;4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Record:</strong>&nbsp;15-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Shout-out to <strong>Cera Schmitz</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275589' first='Bentlee' last='Kollbaum']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275728' first='Ashley' last='Brewer']</strong> for being named Dak-12 All-Conference players!</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1226282,"width":"940px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/image.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1226282" style="width:940px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments from Jeff Neuharth</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>I thought all our varsity players really contributed this season.&nbsp;Our first five of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275730' first='Courtney' last='Brewer']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275728' first='Ashley' last='Brewer']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275589' first='Bentlee' last='Kollbaum']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275731' first='Kaitlyn' last='VanRoekel']</strong>, and <strong>Cera Schmitz </strong>did a great job of playing extended minutes in a season that saw many close competitive games.&nbsp;Players like <strong>Elise Fornia</strong>, <strong>Molly Geary</strong>, <strong>MaKinley Hammitt</strong>, and <strong>Paige</strong> <strong>Jacobs</strong> did a lot of great things for us this season as well.&nbsp;It was great to see the growth made by everyone throughout the season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1057756,"width":"315px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/QA.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1057756" style="width:315px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">With Coach Neuharth</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: How would you sum up the season for your squad?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We had a very good season and were able to play in a lot of high energy, great atmosphere games.&nbsp;Anytime you win 15 games it was a good season.&nbsp;The team was able to have many enjoyable memories throughout the season.&nbsp;We were disappointed to see the season come to an end.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Do you have any fun memories you want to share with us?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Getting to play in the Hanson Classic was a great honor for our team and program.&nbsp;Playing in some fantastic atmospheres created by our fans this season is a great memory for the girls.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: How did your team overcome adversity?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We played a bunch of games in a short period of time in January.&nbsp;We had to really dig in and compete with some tired legs from time to time.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: What are a few things your&nbsp;team improved on throughout the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>I thought we defended well all season long.&nbsp;I thought our shooting and defense progressed as the season went along.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Who are some role players that stood out to you?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>I think everyone played their role well.&nbsp;Each game had different players stepping up and making plays for us.&nbsp;The girls stayed ready and produced well when their time came.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Can you talk about your seniors?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We will miss all our seniors next season for various reasons.&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275589' first='Bentlee' last='Kollbaum']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275731' first='Kaitlyn' last='VanRoekel']</strong>, <strong>Elise Fronia</strong>, <strong>Samantha Marx</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275728' first='Ashley' last='Brewer']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='275730' first='Courtney' last='Brewer']</strong> will all be missed.&nbsp;Each has contributed so much to the program, and we are all very appreciative of that.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Who are some up-and-comers to look out for in the future?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We have many kids that will see a very expanded role next season.&nbsp;We will look to our seniors next season of <strong>Cera Schmitz</strong>, <strong>Molly Geary</strong>, <strong>Paige Jacobs</strong>, <strong>MaKinley Hammitt</strong>, and <strong>Kylee Pierce</strong> to be those leaders for us next season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PGHD: Who was&nbsp;your interior player?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Any last comments/thoughts on the season?&nbsp;We were competitive in every game we played against some of the best opponents in the state.&nbsp;This was a great group of girls to be around.&nbsp;They battled every day and worked hard to win and improve.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"20px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}}} --> <p style="font-size:20px;font-style:italic;font-weight:1000">BEST OF LUCK TO THE HUSKIES THIS OFFSEASON!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1056252,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/prepGIRLShoopsdakotas.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1056252" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->