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Above, Ellsworth Junior-Senior High School sophomore Kaylan Turnipseed sinks a three pointer during the Lady Bearcats Feb. 11 Homecoming game against Republic County. The Lady ‘Cats won the game 57-31.Below, Ellsworth Bearcat Cade Gwinner goes for two against the Buffalos. The Cats won 51-43.

Madison McGuire shoots a free throw Feb. 4 during the home game against St. John. McGuire led the Lady Oilers in scoring with 8 points.LORI FARMER/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Central Plains High School Oiler Hunter Klima works his way to the basket Feb. 4 during the game against St. John. I-R photo by Lori Farmer

The Wilson High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played Osborne at home on Jan. 28. While both of Wilson’s teams played hard, they fell to Osborne. The Lady Dragons lost, 72-22, while the Dragons lost 76-36. Above, Lady Dragon Anna Thielen, left, drives the ball.

The Ellsworth High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played the Southeast of Saline Trojans at home in Ellsworth on Jan. 28. The Lady Bearcats lost, 63-30, while the Bearcats lost 63-39. Above, Bearcat Will Cravens goes high for two points.

Ellsworth standout Will Cravens goes high against the Victoria Knights in tournament action. LORI FARMER/Ellsworth County I-R

Ellsworth High School Lady Bearcat Peyton Coonrod goes high against Cimarron Jan. 22, during the 2022 Winter Jam basketball tournament in Hoisington. The Lady Cats lost the game, 69-39. LORI FARMER/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

The Central Plains High School Lady Oilers Basketball Team crushed the Victoria Knights Jan. 14 at home in Claflin. The final score was 79-17.

The Central Plains High School Oilers Boys Basketball Team lost at home in Claflin Jan. 14 to Victoria 48-37.

The Central Plains High School Lady Oilers Basketball Team lost their first game of the season Jan. 11 in Claflin. The Lady O’s were bested at home by the Sterling Black Bears, 51-39.