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MINNEAPOLIS — The Bearcats traveled back to Minneapolis April 21 to finish their second game against the Lions which was postponed due to lightning April 14.The game resumed in the top of the third inning with bases loaded and one out with the Cats up 11-0.

In a five-game week, the Bearcat softball team took home four victories. They started the week playing Sacred Heart April 18, beating the Knights 19-4 in both games.They finished the Minneapolis game that had been postponed April 14 due to lightning, and lost 8-7.

The 63rd annual Wilson High School Invitational Track Meet uttered its swan song April 18, relinquishing its unofficial title of the “Oldest Continuous High School Track Meet West of the Mississippi.”It will be missed.

Ellsworth girls take home gold On April 21, the Ellsworth track and field team headed to the Sterling Relays for their fourth meet of the season.Two Ellsworth girls took home gold. Freshman Kate Rathbun had a personal best running two miles in 14:35.

GYPSUM — The Bearcat track and field team took on their toughest meet yet April 14 at the Smoky Valley Invitational held at Southeast of Saline.“The Smoky Valley meet is one of the best meets in the area,” Head Coach Nick Rodriguez said.

Ellsworth beat the Minneapolis Lions 3-2 on the softball field April 14.The Cats engaged in a battle as they had to fight until the final inning, making sure to have clean defense and working to take control in the batter’s box. The team was able to get on base and move each other around to score.

The Bearcat golf team competed at the Minneapolis meet April 11. The team continues to show improvement not only as individuals, but as a team as a whole.Junior Sam Karst shot a score of 122 to put him in 16th place. Tying for 18th place, junior Avery Holecek and sophomore Billy Duncan shot 128.

Bearcat baseball gets easy win in bad weatherMINNEAPOLIS — On April 14, the Ellsworth Bearcat baseball team traveled to Minneapolis, but due to inclement weather, the Cats were only able to play one game.With a score of 15-1, the Bearcats easily won game one.

The Ellsworth varsity boys’ tennis team competed on their home court April 4, taking second place at the tournament.