Sports

Rick Seiler was one of about 500 participants to ride in Bike Across Kansas June 10-17.“You see a different part of Kansas when you’re on a bike,” he said. “These little towns just love to have you. You roll into town with 500 people on bicycles and people get excited; it’s fun.

WICHITA — Three Bearcat athletes took their skills to the next level, vying for a top finish at the KSHSAA State Track and Field Championship Meet at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium May 26 and 27.

HESSTON — On May 16, the Ellsworth Bearcats competed in the first round of regionals. The Cats were seeded fifth in the bracket with a 9-11 record. Their first game was against Sylvan-Lucas Unified/ Lincoln and the Cats defeated the Mustangs 7-5.

GARDEN CITY — On May 19 the Ellsworth Bearcat track team headed to their regional meet to try to qualify athletes for the state competition.To qualify, runners and throwers had to place in the top four in their division.

LYONS — The Bearcat softball team finished their season at the regional tournament May 16. Their first game ended in a victory over the Ellinwood Eagles, 11-0, but the team lost the second game to Hoisington/ Central Plains 6-0, ending their season.

Tomorrow is National Bike to Work Day. Unfortunately, I won’t be participating.While I am a cycling enthusiast, the 37-mile ride from my doorstep to the I-R office isn’t the hurdle. The direction is.Please allow me to explain.

SALINA — On May 12, the Bearcat track and field team competed at the league meet. It was originally scheduled for Thursday, May 11, at home, but due to expected bad weather, the location and date changed to Kansas Wesleyan University on Friday.

The Ellsworth Bearcat softball team took two victories against the Republic County Buffaloes to end their regular season play May 8. The first game ended 11-2 and the second 16-6.