Sports

Ellsworth football beats Halstead 21-0HALSTEAD — The Bearcat football team went up against the Blue Dragons Oct. 13.

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 varsity squad consists of...

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.The first match began...

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.The first play of the game set the tone with a tackle for a loss of...

The Bearcat girls’ tennis team has seen its fair share of obstacles this season, but true to form, they handled them with grace and came out on top.“Just continue to take one day at a time, one practice at a time, one match at a time, one point at a time and ... never give up,” Coach Eric Anderson...

The Ellsworth football team ended an eventful day Sept. 29 with a big win against the Lyons Lions, 72-6, bringing their season record to 5-0.“Homecoming is a good time for the student body,” Head Coach Josh Homolka said.

Varsity girls’ tennis team ends regular season play with 8 straight first place team winsThe Bearcat girls’ tennis team kept their success alive at home meets Sept. 26 and 28, ending their regular season play with eight straight first place team wins at eight competitions.Varsity tennis at home...

Girls tame Lions, take double loss at RussellThe Bearcat varsity volleyball team took two victories against the Minneapolis Lions Sept. 26 Playing one of their best nights of the season, the team was aggressive, quick and did not give up, winning the first set 25-19.The Cats capitalized on the...

The Bearcat volleyball team traveled to compete at the Lyons Invitational Sept. 23.At the start of a fivegame day, the Cats played three pool play matches, beginning with the day with the Ell-Saline Cardinals.From the start of the match, Ellsworth took charge of the court.

ESSTON — The Bearcat varsityHgirls’ tennis competed at the Hesston Varsity Invitational Sept. 19. Each match was an 8-game set and was played with short-deuce scoring.No. 1 singles player, freshman Karli Haase, won her first match against Hutch Trinity’s Ava Madden 8-2.