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Ellsworth’s Alexis Moore scrambles for a rebound against Sacred Heart’s Nicole Richards. KAREN BONAR/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Bearcat girls head to postseason action

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 7:36am

The Ellsworth girls’ basketball team played against the Sacred Heart Knights Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Ellsworth’s Senior Night, and won 38-25. With the win, the team nabbed the NCAA League title, marking their first league championship since 1998. The Bearcats share the League title with Southeast of Saline.

The Ellsworth boys’ wrestling team competed at the regional tournament Feb. 21-22 at Hoisington, taking fourth place as a team and advancing five wrestlers to the state contest. From left, Micah Galvan, 175 lbs., third place; Keegan Urbanek, 190 lbs., f

Wrestling advances 5 to state

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 7:36am

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Hicks, Homolka head to state wrestling

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 1:22pm

RUSSELL — The Ellsworth girls’ wrestling team competed at the KSHAA 3-2-1 A Regional West Tournament in Russell Feb. 14-15 where they placed 24th out of 30 teams and advanced senior Riley Rodriguez and sophomore Sophie Homolka to the state tournament.

Danica Hicks earns a win during the league meet in Minneapolis.

Five wrestlers place first individually

Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 7:43am

Boys’ team places fourth, girls’ team places second at league

Ellsworth’s Jace Thomasson attempts a 3-pointer over Southeast of Saline opponent Cooper Carlin during the Jan. 31 game in Gypsum. KAREN BONAR/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Boys drop 2 basketball games

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 7:35am

GYPSUM — The Ellsworth boys’ basketball team played against Southeast of Saline Friday, Jan. 31, on the road. The Trojans won, 61-58.

Ellsworth’s Alexis Moore goes up for 2 over a SES opponent during the Jan. 31 game in Gypsum. KAREN BONAR/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Girls dominate basketball

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 7:34am

GYPSUM — The Ellsworth girls’ basketball team played the Southeast of Saline Trojans Friday, Jan. 31, at Gypsum, and won 49-39.

Girls finish 2-1 at Hoisington tourney

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 7:30am

HOISINGTON — The Ellsworth girls’ basketball team competed in the Hoisington Tournament Jan. 20-25. The team walked away from the competition with two wins and one loss.