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Kiya Schultz competes Dec. 6 at the at the WaKeeney-Trego Community Tournament. The girls’ team placed 29th at the tournament. Courtesy photo

Girls’ wrestling season starts slow

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 7:31am

Girls’ wrestling at Great Bend

Kinly Place, left, attempts to wrestle a basketball away from Lyons opponent Joycelin Rascon. KAREN BONAR/ Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Lady Bearcats shread Lions in season opener

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 8:27am

The Ellsworth girls’ basketball team played Lyons Dec. 6 at home, obliterating the Lions 49-19.

Ellsworth’s Cooper McGowan (15) and Jace Thomasson (2) attempt to block a shot from Lyons’ Tegan Link (10) during the Dec. 6 season home opener. KAREN BONAR/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Bearcats boys fall flat against Lions to open season

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 8:27am

The Ellsworth boys’ basketball team competed against the Lyons Lions Dec. 6, losing 55-32. The game started out on a horrible foot. The Lions almost immediately established a massive lead and the Bearcats struggled to keep up. Lead scorer was junior Tucker Goss, who scored a 3-pointer.

Ehrlich places sixth at state

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 7:33am

LAWRENCE — In a sea of 108 runners on a rainy day at the infamous Rim Rock Farm course Nov. 2, Ellsworth’s sophomore Molly Ehrlich took sixth place and was named to the First Team All-State cross country team. Those who place first through 10th places are named to the team.

Cats lose at regional playoff football game

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 7:32am

HOISINGTON — The Ellsworth football team fell to the Hoisington Cardinals 28-14 in the regional playoff game Nov. 1, ending the Bearcats’ season.

Three tennis players earn state team honors

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - 7:41am

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