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Senior Reagan Hansen battles for a rebound against SES defenders Jan. 30 at home. KAREN BONAR/ Ellsworth County Independent Reporter

Ellsworth girls fall to SES

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 12:17pm

The Ellsworth girls’ basketball team welcomed the Southeast of Saline Trojans to the Bearcat gymnasium Jan. 30, with the game having big implications for the league crown. Ellsworth and Southeast both came into the contest as two of the hottest teams in Class 3A, with the Bearcats on a four-game winning streak, while the Trojans crept back into the state rankings at No. 8, winning their last seven games.

Senior Tucker Goss passes the ball across the court during the Jan. 30 game against SES. KAREN BONAR/Ellsworth County Independent Reporter

Bearcats tripped up by Trojans

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 12:16pm

The Ellsworth boys’ basketball team welcomed the Southeast of Saline Trojans for their homecoming night Jan. 30 in an NCAA matchup. Both teams came into the contest being used to being higher in league standings, but still evenly matched, nonetheless.

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Boys’ wrestling places second at Halstead

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 7:36am

HALSTEAD — The Ellsworth boys’ wrestling team competed in the Halstead Invitational Jan. 17, placing second out of 21 teams. The team once again had a good turnout, with nine wrestlers placing in the top six of their weight class, including three wrestlers claiming the top spot in their bracket.

Girls wrestling takes 10th at Hays

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 7:35am

HAYS — The Ellsworth High School girls’ wrestling team competed in the Girls’ Prairie Classic Jan. 17. The Bearcats claimed 10th place in team standings that featured 21 teams, most of which were 4A, 5A and 6A schools. Ellsworth scored 63.5 team points, just 6 points behind ninth-place finisher Pratt. The girls placed three wrestlers in the top five in their respective divisions, with junior Brooklyn Webb leading the way and placing second in the 130-lb. division.

Ellsworth’s Jo Lindsley attempts to rescue a rebound during the Jan. 8 game. KAREN BONAR/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Girls top Republic County

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 7:41am

For just the second time this season, and the first time in 2026, the Ellsworth girls’ basketball team was back in the friendly confines of the Bearcat gymnasium Jan. 8, as they played host to the Republic County Buffaloes.

Ellsworth freshman Coulson Barta goes for 3 points over Republic County’s Grady Siemsen. KAREN BONAR/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Boys bring home first league win of season

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 7:41am

The Bearcats boys’ basketball team was back at home for just the second time this season, as they welcomed the Republic County Buffaloes Jan. 8. The Buffaloes came into the contest with a 6-2 record and ranked No. 10 in Class 2A.