Sports

Monday evenings during the summer, the tennis courts are abuzz with activity.Players ranging from high school to decades beyond their educational years descend on the courts to enjoy an evening of tennis.“(It’s for) anybody that wants to play,” Kourtney Maisog said. “It’s more social, fun.

Elllsworth Elementary playground gets summer upgradesWhile the first day of school is less than a month away, the Ellsworth Elementary School playground is ready for recess.In early June, workers removed the old turf to install a new surface.

SPECIAL TO THE I-RCreston, Iowa — Emma Moore, Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School May graduate and two-year all-state softball selection, has signed a national letter of intent to play softball for the Spartans of Southwestern Community College.

WICHITA — The Ellsworth track team took three athletes, two sprinters and one distance runner, to the state track meet in Wichita May 24-25.A send-off down Douglas Avenue celebrated the athletes as they headed to their biggest meet of the year. All three placed in the top eight.

BELOIT — The Bearcat track team competed at the regional meet May 16, qualifying three to compete at the state level. They had to place in the top four to advance.Freshman Molly Ehrlich was the top placer for the Bearcats, competing in the 3,200m run and finishing second with a time of 12:25.27.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE — Ellsworth senior Brendan Anderson took 11th place at the state tennis meet May 10-11.Ranked No. 9, Anderson began the state competition against the No. 24-ranked Wicks of Marysville. He won the match and moved on to compete against Al-Tabbal of Wichita Collegiate.

BELLEVILLE — In their final regular season game of the year, the Bearcat softball team took two wins against Republic County May 9 on the road. The first game ended 9-3 and the second 15-6.The Cats quickly made their way on base.

Special to the i-rThe Ellsworth boys’ varsity tennis team took third place out of nine teams at the 321A Regional Tennis Meet at home May 2-3 and advanced senior Brendan Anderson to the state contest. Anderson also reached a career milestone as he won his 100th game.

The Ellsworth Bearcat baseball team played Little River High School April 26 at home, defeating the Redskins 11-1 and 21-0.The top of the first was quick for the Redskins. They had four plays and almost immediately got three strikeouts, ending any opportunity for a strong start.

KINGMAN — In their triangular competition against Kingman and Nickerson April 22, the Ellsworth softball team took one win and one loss. In a run-rule, the team was beaten by the Kingman Eagles 17-2, but then turned around and run-ruled the Nickerson Panthers 16-1.