Sports

HOISINGTON —The Ellsworth boys’ basketball team played at the Hoisington Tournament, wich ran Jan. 20-25.The week yielded mixed results, with only one win, and two losses.The tourney started strong for the Bearcats Jan. 21, with a tight 39-38 win over the Ellinwood Eagles.

SALINA — The Ellsworth girls’ basketball team squeezed out a win against Sacred Heart Knights Jan. 17 on the road, 54-51.The Bearcats started on extremely strong foot.The first quarter was an active one for both teams.The first quarter ended 16-10, Ellsworth.The tide shifted in the second quarter.

SALINA — The Ellsworth boys’ basketball team played Sacred Heart on the Knights’ turf Friday, Jan. 17, and lost 63-36.The Bearcats started out with what, against a normal team, would be considered a strong start.

The Ellsworth Bearcats hosted 12 area schools Jan. 11 for the 51st annual Ellsworth Invitational Wrestling Tournament at the Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School gym. The Bearcat team finished sixth overall out of 13 teams.

BELOIT — The Ellsworth boys’ basketball team competed against the Beloit Trojans Dec. 20 and lost 71-39.The game got off on a very sour note. While both teams were putting numbers on the board, the Cats were starting to fall behind.

BELOIT — The Ellsworth Bearcat girls’ basketball team played the Beloit Trojans Dec. 20 and won 48-44.The game started on an extremely productive foot. The Cats started by establishing a lead over the Trojans, who were also scoring.

Members of the Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School winter cheer team are, front row, from left, MaLaney Brantley, Elena Jundt and Allie Thomasson. Second row, Leah Howard, Brooklyn Legette, MaKinley Brantley and Breckyn Rush.

Girls’ wrestling at Great BendGREAT BEND — The Ellsworth girls’ wrestling team competed at the Great Bend Tournament Dec. 14, placing 18th out of 25 teams.The only wrestler who placed was sophomore Sophie Homolka in the 145-lb. bracket. She started by winning against Colby 10-0.

The Ellsworth girls’ basketball team played Lyons Dec. 6 at home, obliterating the Lions 49-19.The game got off to somewhat of a slow start, with both teams taking a while to get much of anywhere. Junior Lainey Peschka was the top scorer for Ellsworth in the first quarter, making a 3-pointer.

The Ellsworth boys’ basketball team competed against the Lyons Lions Dec. 6, losing 55-32. The game started out on a horrible foot. The Lions almost immediately established a massive lead and the Bearcats struggled to keep up. Lead scorer was junior Tucker Goss, who scored a 3-pointer.