Elwood Jr.-Sr. High School

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— Elwood Athletics (@elwoodpanthers1) August 5, 2026

'Our village showed up in a big way.' Elwood football's season looked to be in peril due to low numbers at the first day of practice. A social media plea from athletic director Ryan Vanskyock turned out to be a prayer answered. https://t.co/21TVVaoqQP

— Kyle Neddenriep (@KyleNeddenriep) August 4, 2026

Thanks Jeremiah. We got it up to 21 kids today! Little more work to do.

— Elwood Athletics (@elwoodpanthers1) August 4, 2026

Thank you to everyone who shared our posts, prayed for us, reached out, and talked with kids about joining our football program. The support from our community, neighboring towns, and people all across Indiana has meant more than words can express.
Because of all of you, we are…

— Elwood Athletics (@elwoodpanthers1) August 4, 2026

Asking for 7 new High School Kids to Show up today! Got Coach Plank, Mayor Jones, Gary McCray, Chad Gibson, and myself going to pull an all nighter at the football field after the homecoming game and cook ya a smorgasbord breakfast the next morning. Also, Zachary Burger is going…

— Elwood Athletics (@elwoodpanthers1) August 4, 2026