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The Bearcat volleyball team finished their season with an even 18-18 record after battling through their final week of play.Sub-State Oct. 21On the last day of the season, Ellsworth competed in the sub-state tournament in Halstead Oct. 21. Ranked as the fifth seed, the Cats took on the No.

Ending the Ellsworth football team’s seven- game winning streak, the Southeast of Saline Trojans came to town Oct. 20 and beat the Bearcats, 30-0, bringing the Trojans’ record to 8-0 and the Cats’ to 7-1.

The Bearcat cross country team competed at the 3A regional meet Oct. 21 at Lake Barton Trails for a chance to make it to the state meet.Bearcat runners performed well and multiple athletes saw personal records, with others coming close.

The Central Plains Oiler volleyball team competed Oct. 17 at a home tourney with Pratt, Plainville and LaCrosse.Central Plains defeated Plainville 22-25, 25-23 and25-22. The Oilers also defeated LaCrosse 25-21, 20-25 and 25-12, but fell to Pratt 25-18, 24-26 and 25-13.

Football team faces off against undefeated SESFor high school football fans, this season has been an interesting one. For USD 327 fans, the Bearcats have been on a roll and included on that small list of undefeated teams.Also on that list is the Bearcats’ upcoming opponent, Southeast of Saline.

The cross country team competed in their league meet Oct. 12 at the Lakeside High School Invitational, Downs.While other schools ran at the meet, all NCAA league teams competed, so league placings were considered, as well as overall finishes. One major challenge for the runners was the weather.

Ellsworth football beats Halstead 21-0HALSTEAD — The Bearcat football team went up against the Blue Dragons Oct. 13. In their seventh game of the season, they won 21-0.“We did really well on defense and getting Halstead to turn the ball over.

HESSTON — In yet another stellar performance in an unprecedented season, the Ellsworth varsity girls’ tennis team became the 3-2-1 A division champions at the Oct. 6-7 regional meet, taking home yet another gold medal and advancing all six players to the state meet.

The Bearcat volleyball team traveled to Beloit Oct. 3 and competed in a triangular match at home against Smoky Valley and Central Plains Oct.5.Losses at Beloit take Cats’ league record to 6-2 Starting off the week with a trip to Beloit, the Cats took two losses to the Trojans.

Six and counting; gridders defeat Russell Broncos 33-14The Bearcat football team took to their home turf Oct. 6 to compete against the Russell Broncos on a chilly evening, beating them 33-14 and upping their season record to 6-0.