Sports

WILSON — The Wilson High School Lady Dragons Varsity Volleyball Team ended its season on a losing note Oct. 22 at Central Plains High School in Claflin in regional play against Otis-Bison. The Lady Dragons lost two matches against Otis-Bison, 25-18 and 25-17.

The Ellsworth High School varsity Bearcats football team traveled the long distance west to Lakin Nov. 1 to face off against the Broncs in the first round of the 2A state playoffs. The Bearcats’ hopes of a playoff run, however, were ruined with a 21-14 loss.

The Ellsworth High School boys and girls cross country teams competed Saturday at the 2A state championship meet in Wamego. The boys finished in seventh place, while the girls finished 11th. The girls ran first at 11:10 a.m.

CLAFLIN — There is joy in Oilers Nation as the Central Plains Junior-Senior High School Lady Oilers Volleyball Team won the 1A State Volleyball Championship Tournament Saturday in Dodge City. “I am so proud of the girls down this final stretch of our season,” said head coach Lisa Crites.

Ellsworth County and area athletes made their presence known this past week as Ellsworth cross country teams took first and second places and the Central Plains volleyball team placed second in competition at Ell-Saline High School. Congratulations and good luck at state.

The Wilson Lady Dragons volleyball team recently competed in the Northern Plains League High School Volleyball Tournament. Thunder Ridge placed first in the tournament, with St. John’s/Tipton second, Lakeside third, and Pike Valley fourth.