Burwell Defeats EPPJ in High School Football Clash
Burwell secured a decisive 56-8 victory over EPPJ in a football game held in Elgin.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Football
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Burwell defeated EPPJ 56-8 in a high school football game on October 16, 2026. This loss resulted in the elimination of EPPJ from the state playoffs.
Why it matters
The outcome significantly alters the postseason landscape for EPPJ, effectively ending their championship aspirations for the current season.
Burwell scored six touchdowns in the first half on running plays, highlighted by a 52-yard touchdown run in the second half. Michael Selting provided EPPJ's lone score with a nine-yard rushing touchdown.
The players
Burwell
Burwell is a high school football program that secured a dominant victory in this recent matchup.
EPPJ
EPPJ is a high school football team that finished its season with a 3-5 record and is now eliminated from the state playoffs.
Brody Jensen
Brody Jensen is a standout player for Burwell who recorded three touchdowns during the first half of the game.
Drew Dawe
Drew Dawe is a key contributor for Burwell who scored two touchdowns in the first half of the contest.
Michael Selting
Michael Selting is an EPPJ player who accounted for his team's only touchdown with a nine-yard rushing effort.
The details
Burwell's offensive surge featured three first-half touchdowns from Brody Jensen and two from Drew Dawe. EPPJ finished the game by utilizing reserve players in the fourth quarter after trailing early.
Timeline
The football game occurred on October 16, 2026.
EPPJ plays Twin Loup during the week of October 19, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This game outcome marks the end of the playoff path for EPPJ while shaping the momentum for upcoming postseason brackets. It forces EPPJ to pivot toward their final scheduled game of the season against Twin Loup.
EPPJ concludes their season with a 3-5 record following this defeat, while Twin Loup enters the upcoming matchup with a 7-1 record. EPPJ's roster will undergo a transition as four seniors play their final game for the program next week.
The takeaway
This game highlights the sudden conclusion of a playoff season for EPPJ. Players and fans must now look toward the final game of the year as an opportunity for departing seniors to finish their careers.
What happens next
EPPJ is scheduled to play their final game of the season against Twin Loup during the week of October 19, 2026, which will also serve as the final appearance for four EPPJ seniors.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Elgin Review Online Edition.
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