Sports

The Central Plains Track Club was started six years ago to give the youth a chance to excel in track. This club teaches the youth to learn the fundamentals of running properly and the proper form for field events.Through this process, we teach them how to win or lose in a positive manner.

Lifeguards at the Ellsworth Municipal Swimming Pool are, back row, from the left — Justin Tully, Greta Klein, Isabelle Lindsley, Ryan Tenbrink, Maleiha Sheridan, Savannah Hellebust and Josh Rodriguez; middle row, from left — Nash Hellebust, Braeden Sheridan, Sadi Lipscomb, Kami Thrasher, Lydia Mai...

Ellsworth County’s First Free Youth Camp took place July 31 at Shanelec Field. The day was organized by former Ellsworth High School football standout Takota Anderson with assistance from friends Kaden Davis, Colton Hower, and Jacob Kerby.

Members of the Ellsworth ‘Fireballs’ are: front row, from left — Owen Gray, Ashlyn Beckman, Finnley Cole, Edith Gray, Aiden Bayles, Easton Williams, and Beckam Gant and back row from left — Coach Josh Beckman, Averey Cole, Bode Helvey, Ashton Mog, Vivienne Hoffman, Wyatt Stevenson, Coach Katy Cole.

Each summer, the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter publishes photos of the summer recreation ball teams. This page is the second featuring Ellsworth teams.

Each summer, the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter publishes photos of the summer recreation ball teams. This is the first of several pages featuring Ellsworth teams. Wilson players were featured in the July 1 edition.

Each summer, the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter publishes photos of the summer recreation ball teams. This page features Wilson teams. Pick up a copy of next week’s edition for the first of several pages featuring Ellsworth teams.

From left, Ellsworth VFW Auxiliary members Karen Shriner, Gloria Marez and Peggy Weinhold serve lunch to golfers Saturday at the Ellsworth Golf Course.

Reagan Hansen, a 7th grader at Ellsworth Junior/Senior High School, broke the girls’ 7th grade record shot putt record May 11 at the league track meet in Ellsworth. The record had been held by Diane Zouzas at 31’ 04” set in 1970. Reagan threw 31’08” to break the 51 year old record. Courtesy Photo

Ellsworth Bearcat Dayton Davis was chosen for the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches 3A “All State” Baseball 2nd Team pitcher. Courtesy Photo