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While many people know Kim Whetzel as an administrative assistant at the USD 327 district office, her interaction reaches beyond her desk chair.
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LAWRENCE — The Ellsworth girls’ cross country team and senior Hunter Kinsley and freshman Octavio Rodriguez from the Ellsworth boys’ team competed at the KSHSAA Class 3A State Cross Country Championship Nov. 1 at Rim Rock Farm north of Lawrence. Earning their highest team finish since the 2005 State Runner-Up team, the girls finished sixth out of 12 full teams, while Kinsley and Rodriguez finished in the upper half of their fields.
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HUTCHINSON — The Ellsworth volleyball season was one to remember. Achieving many personal and team goals along the way, the Bearcats went 32-11 on the season, winning most of their sets and matches by large margins, going undefeated in regionals and substate, before topping it off with their first trip to the state tournament since 1997.
Read moreHOLCOMB — Despite having some quality teams in the past, the Ellsworth Bearcat volleyball team is headed to the state tournament for the first time since 1997. Going 29-8 in the regular season, the Bearcats put on an impressive display in the postseason, winning their regional games by an average of 9.3 points per game, followed by two big wins over No. 6-ranked Holcomb and No. 10-ranked, and league rival, Beloit. The Bearcats went 1-2 against Beloit in the regular season, but picked the right time for revenge in the postseason.
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DODGE CITY — The Ellsworth boys’ and girls’ cross country teams traveled to Mariah Hills Golf Course in Dodge City Saturday to compete in the Class 3A Cross Country Regionals.
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SALINA — History was made Saturday afternoon as the Ellsworth girls’ varsity tennis team won its first state tennis championship in the program’s history at the Salina Tennis Center.
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SALINA — The doubles team of senior Inarie Rippert and junior Reygan Coonrod took first place in doubles at the State Tennis Tournament Oct. 17-18 at the Salina Tennis Center, leading the way for the Ellsworth team to bring home the firstever state team trophy, with all six players medaling.
Read moreLYONS — The Ellsworth girls’ tennis team brought home first place at the 3-2-1A Regional Tournament Oct. 10-11, with all six players qualifying for state.
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