Sports

Four members of the Ellsworth High School wrestling team qualified for the Class 3-2-1A State Tournament this weekend at Hays. The quartet punched their ticket to the competition after finishing in the top four of their respective weight categories Friday and Saturday at Russell.

The Lady Oilers took charge of the court Tuesday, Feb. 11, against the Meade Buffaloes, winning 89-21. Emily Ryan owned the court and the ball on the Buffaloes home turf. Ryan put 29 points on the score board. Grabbing six total rebounds Ryan also had 13 steals and nine assists.

Boys stomp Tescott BY KIMBERLY MEYER Ellsworth County I-R The Dragon boys took Tescott by storm at home Tuesday, Feb. 11, winning 62-31. Camryn Eberhart swept the board putting 24 points up for the Dragons. Eberhart had two defensive and offensive rebounds.

BY KIMBERLY MEYER Ellsworth County I-R The Bearcats traveled to Russell Thursday, Feb. 13, bringing home a total of 14 wins, including one 1st place, two 2nd places and four 3rd places. Brendan Tripp brought home 1st place in the 220 division.

BY NOAH ERICHSEN For the Ellsworth County I-R The Bearcats had a rough start to their Valentine’s evening Friday when Republic County took the ball during basketball action at Ellsworth. Overall, the game turned into a thriller with the final reading on the scoreboard 38-37 in the ‘Cats’ favor.

The Central Plains Lady Oilers took on the Otis-Bison Lady Cougars Tuesday, Feb. 4, for a regular season game winning 58-35.

Ellsworth wrestlers traveled to Phillipsburg Saturday, Feb. 8, for the Panther Classic. Three of the five boys placed in the tournament. Tyler Romero won one of his matches by fall over Caldada of Ell-Saline.

Feb. 4 found the Oilers traveling to Otis-Bison. The Oilers were hit with influenza and they were absent one of their key players, Jerred Bieberle. Bieberle, a senior, has been a major leader of the team in all aspects of the game. This opened the door for the bench to find their game.

Photos by Jenna Haase The Lady Bearcats traveled to Beloit Friday, Feb. 7, bringing home a loss for the evening, 31-52, despite a strong offense and defense. Jaide Talbott was the top scorer for the Lady ‘Cats putting 12 points on the board.

Wilson High School celebrated Winter Homecoming and USD 112 Hall of Fame recipients Friday, Feb. 7. Charlie Hlad was crowned King of Courts. Inducted into the Hall of Fame were: • Sherry Sloan has worked for USD 112 for 27 years. She has always put the needs of the students before her own.