Sports

PLAINVILLE — The Ellsworth High School Lady ‘Cats softball team easily defeated the Plainville Cardinals Friday during a double-header. Ellsworth made quick work of Plainville in the first game, defeating the Cardinals 12-4.

Not bad for a small meet. The skies cleared long enough for a small but talented field to compete Friday in Ellinwood. One state leader emerged from the meet. The Lady Cats finished fourth in the field behind Sterling, Ellinwood, and St. John.

WAKEENEY — The Ellsworth High School boys’ tennis team swept the Class 3-2-1A regional tennis tournament May 2 at WaKeeney. The Bearcats’ No. 1 singles’ player Joey Oberle and No.

After spending the last two games on the road, the Ellsworth Lady ‘Cats were home this past week with doubleheaders against Little River April 18 and Beloit April 16.

Oiler tennis takes top spot The Central Plains Oilers’ No. 1 doubles and No. 2 doubles teams placed first April 18 to help the Oilers win the Hoisington tennis quad tournament. The No. 1 team of Brett Liebl-Devin Ryan defeated WaKeeney-Trego’s Clay Burk-Dylan Johnson, 8-0 for first place. The No.

One team member from Wilson and three from Central Plains carried home gold medals from this past week’s Wilson Invitational at Russell. Dragon senior Kayleigh Hanzlick placed first in the girls’ high jump with a score of 4’10”.

ABILENE — By winning both singles flights, the Ellsworth Bearcats tied Abilene April 16 in team points to win a share of the Abilene High School boys’ tennis invitational tournament. The Bearcats took first place in No. 1 and No. 2 singles. Ellsworth’s No.

MINNEAPOLIS — With four Ellsworth High School golfers placing in the top-10 April 9, the Bearcats easily clinched second place at the Minneapolis Invitational. Four teams competed in the invitational at the Minneapolis Golf Course.

STERLING — Ellsworth tied with Sterling to win the Sterling varsity tennis meet April 9 in Sterling. Both teams scored 24 points, followed by Pratt with 12 points and Hillsboro in fourth place. Ellsworth placed first in No. 1 Singles and No. 1 Doubles competition. In No.

The Ellsworth High School baseball team won big this past week over Ellinwood, defeating the Eagles 12-2 at home. The Bearcats squared off against the Eagles during an April 9 double header.