Ellsworth cheerleaders lead a pep rally Thursday, Feb. 27, for the Bearcat wrestlers and basketball teams.

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And the band played on at the Bearcat pep rally in the Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School gym.

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Ellsworth students cheer on their teams prior to state and substate competition.

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Senior Emily Ryan of Central Plains goes to the basket this past week during regional action at Claflin.

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