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Senior Hunter Kinsley runs the final stretch of the Ellsworth Invitational Cross Country Meet Oct. 7. He placed 12th overall.

Runners have success at home meet

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 7:36am

The Ellsworth boys’ and girls’ crosscountry teams hosted their annual Ellsworth Invitational Oct. 7 at the Ellsworth Golf Course.

Tennis nabs first place at league meet

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 8:08am

LYONS — The Ellsworth girls’ tennis team traveled to Lyons Oct. 6 for the NCAA League Tournament, bringing home first place in team awards.

Seniors Kelli Rodriguez, left, and Elyse Haxton celebrate a point against the Minneapolis Lions Sept. 30 at Minneapolis.

Bearcat volleyball sweeps Minneapolis

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 8:08am

MINNEAPOLIS — The Ellsworth volleyball team traveled to Minneapolis Sept. 30 to take on the Lions in an NCAA league doubleheader. The Bearcats made it a clean sweep over the Lions by winning both matches 2-0.

Senior Cooper McGowan is handed the ball from quarterback Carson Jacobs during the first half of the Homecoming game. The Bearcats defeated the Lions, 50-3. Photos by KAREN BONAR/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Bearcats secure homecoming win, remain undefeated

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 8:16am

The Ellsworth Bearcats played their Homecoming game against Lyons Sept. 26, demolishing the Lions 50-3.

Seniors Kelli Rodriguez and Jo Lindsley team up to return a serve at Sacred Heart in Salina Sept. 16. The Bearcats defeated the Knights in the first two games, 25-18 and 25-15. KAREN BONAR/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Bearcats spike Knights

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 8:21am

SALINA — The Ellsworth volleyball team traveled to Salina Sept. 16 to take on the Sacred Heart Knights in a league double- header. The Bearcats made a clean sweep of Sacred Heart with scores of 25-18, 25-15 and 25-15, 25-11.

Karli Haase competes in No. 1 singles at home Sept. 18. She placed second at the home tournament. Photos by CATHERINE DOUD/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Tennis team continues winning streak; takes first at home tournament

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 8:19am

The Ellsworth girls’ tennis team hosted seven teams at their invitational tournament Sept. 18 and managed to claim a first place team victory against heavy competition after a nailbiting morning of heavy rain showers.

Hannah Vague competes in singles in Lindsborg. She placed second to teammate Karli Haase in the tournament.

Tennis tops Lindsborg tourney

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 7:36am

LINDSBORG — The Ellsworth girls’ tennis team took home the team medal, as well as four individual medals, Sept. 11 at the Smoky Valley Tennis Classic. The Bearcats scored first out of eight teams with 58 points.