Sports

The Bearcats hosted a home game against the Republic County Buffaloes Feb. 10. While the Cats won the tip, the Buffs went to a man-to-man defense. The Bearcats got off to a slow start, finishing the first quarter down 11-13.

After a week of spirit and celebration, the Cats took on the Republic County Buffaloes for their homecoming game Feb. 10. The gym was packed as the Ellsworth Bearcats immediately put points on the board, leading 9-0 only four minutes into the first quarter.

HOISINGTON — The Ellsworth Bearcat girls’ wrestling team competed at the regional meet Feb. 11 in Hoisington for the opportunity to compete at the state meet next week in Salina.Sophomore Riley Rodriguez had a successful day, qualifying for the state tournament and taking fourth place.

The Ellsworth Bearcat boys took the win over the Plainville Cardinals at home Jan. 24, 47-42.The Cats quickly put 10 points on the board in the first quarter. Fighting back, the Cardinals tied the game, ending the first quarter 10-10.

HOISINGTON — A statewide snowstorm Saturday may have temporarily postponed the Ellsworth Bearcat boys’ game against Pratt.

Central Plains girls beat Larned The Central Plains Jr./Sr. High School Oiler varsity girls’ basketball team won another one at home Jan. 16, defeating the Larned Indians 54-26.Brynna Hammeke led the scoring for Central Plains with 25 points.