Fighting Cougars face undefeated Huskies in Class 11B quarterfinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 11:46 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

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Summary

The McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars meet the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies in a Class 11B quarterfinal playoff on October 29. The Cougars, seeded eighth with a 6-3 record, won their last game 41-14 against Chamberlain. The top-seeded Huskies are undefeated at 9-0 after winning their opener 35-0 over Parker/Marion. This is a rematch of their season opener, where the Huskies narrowly won 28-13. The Fighting Cougars aim to avenge that loss and advance to the semifinals.

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By the Numbers

•McCook Central/Montrose holds a 6-3 record this season.
•Elk Point-Jefferson enters at 9-0 as the top seed.
•Last matchup ended 28-13 in favor of the Huskies.
•Fighting Cougars won their last game 41-14.
•Game is set for October 29 at 7 p.m. in Elk Point.

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11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Fighting Cougars get second shot at undefeated Huskies in Class 11B quarterfinals

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Oct. 27—SALEM, S.D. — The McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars will get another shot at the top team in Class 11B on Thursday. The Fighting Cougars travel to Elk Point for a quarterfinal playoff matchup against the undefeated Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, with a spot in the semifinals on the line. The No. 8-seeded Fighting Cougars (6-3) enter the matchup coming ...
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