Sports

Fresh off of setting a new school record in the 3,200-meter run, junior Molly Ehrlich set a new school record in the 1,600-meter run at the NCAA League Meet May 14 at Shanelec Field.Ehrlich placed third overall in the event, completing it in 5:29.35 and breaking the old record of 5:31.

LINDSBORG — The Ellsworth boys’ tennis team is sending two players to state competition after competing in Class 3-1A Regionals May 9 at Smoky Valley High School.

The Ellsworth baseball team welcomed the Little River Redskins May 1 in a May Day doubleheader. The Bearcats played the Redskins close in both matchups, but just couldn’t get over the hump as they dropped both games.

The Ellsworth boys’ and girls’ track teams hosted their annual home meet on a warm and windy April 14, with 13 teams competing in each of the teams’ divisions, representing classes from 1-4A.

The Ellsworth softball team achieved their first sweep of the season as they played host to the Russell Broncos April 7.

RUSSELL — The Ellsworth boys’ and girls’ track teams are looking to key upperclassmen for leadership this season while gaining valuable experience for the underclassmen. Despite only three seniors on the girls’ roster, the team has a good mixture of freshmen through juniors for a balanced attack.

The Ellsworth varsity tennis team opened the season at home at their invitational tournament. Ellsworth fielded two teams, designated as Ellsworth Black and Ellsworth Red.In team awards, the Ellsworth Black team tied for first place with Hoisington.

SALINA — The Ellsworth softball team took on the Sacred Heart Knights March 27 in their 2026 season opener. Despite playing the Knights in a tight Game 1 and a valiant comeback effort in both games, the Bearcats dropped both league contests.

SALINA — The Ellsworth Bearcat baseball team started its 2026 campaign on March 27 as they took on the Sacred Heart Knights.

LARNED — The Ellsworth girls’ basketball team continued to keep their postseason run alive March 7 as they took on the Beloit Trojans in the KSHSAA Class 3A Substate Championship, winning the game 49-45.The game was neckand-neck. The fourth quarter began with a 34-34 tie.