Sports
Bearcats boys’ runners fourth
On Oct. 13, the Ellsworth High School cross country team raveled to the Downs Golf Course to compete in the 25-team Lakeside High School Invitational.According to Coach Eric Coonrod, this meet doubles as Ellsworth’s NCAA league meet since all of the league schools competed.
Johnson leads Bearcats during home invitational
Ellsworth High School runner Byron Johnson was Ellsworth’s top finisher and the Bearcats lone varsity medalist during the Ellsworth Invitational Cross Country Meet Oct. 4 in Ellsworth.Johnson, a senior, placed sixth overall.
Lady ‘Cats improve record at Claflin
On Oct. 6, the Ellsworth High School Bearcats varsity volleyball team increased their overall record to 16-9 (NCAA Record 6-2) after competing in the Central Plains Triangular.In play against Smoky Valley, Ellsworth lost the first game 25-11 and the second game, 25-20.
FOOTBALL BRIEFS
Bearcats climb to 6-0 with winThe Ellsworth High School Bearcats varsity football team improved its record to 6-0 Oct. 7, with an 18-15 win on the road against the Russell Broncos.The Bearcats were 10 for 15 through the air for 135 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
FOOTBALL BRIEFS
The Ellsworth High School varsity football team is now 5-0 after defeating Lyons 55-0, Sept. 30, at Lyons.In the air, the Bearcats were one for three for 25 yards in the winning effort, with one touchdown and no interceptions.
Bearcat varsity volleyball now 15-6
The Ellsworth High School volleyball team competed against St. John and Russell Sept. 29, in the Ellsworth Triangular.In varsity action, Ellsworth defeated St. John 25-18 and 25-13. The Bearcats also defeated Russell 25-19 and 25-10.
Bearcats get Homecoming victory
The Bearcats rolled to their fourth consecutive victory during the Sept. 23 Homecoming game against the Hillsboro Trojans, winning 28-0.Will Cravens led the team on the offensive side in yards overall with 157 yards followed by Loden West with 72 yards and Layton Leiker with 56 yards.
Wilson falls in Homecoming game, 30-8
WILSON — The Dragons were slayed during the school’s homecoming game Sept. 23, losing 30-8 to the St. Francis Indians.Junior Taegan Thrasher snagged the team’s only touchdown in the fourth quarter. For the game, Thrasher had nine carries for 28 yards. He also had three catches for 20 yards.
