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Karli Haase competes in No. 1 singles at home Sept. 18. She placed second at the home tournament. Photos by CATHERINE DOUD/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Tennis team continues winning streak; takes first at home tournament

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 8:19am

The Ellsworth girls’ tennis team hosted seven teams at their invitational tournament Sept. 18 and managed to claim a first place team victory against heavy competition after a nailbiting morning of heavy rain showers.

Hannah Vague competes in singles in Lindsborg. She placed second to teammate Karli Haase in the tournament.

Tennis tops Lindsborg tourney

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 7:36am

LINDSBORG — The Ellsworth girls’ tennis team took home the team medal, as well as four individual medals, Sept. 11 at the Smoky Valley Tennis Classic. The Bearcats scored first out of eight teams with 58 points.

Ellsworth’s Jackson Minear (42) returns a punt during the first half of the Sept. 5 football game against the Sacred Heart Knights. Photos by KAREN BONAR/Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

Bearcats lance Knights 49-8 in season opener

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 7:31am

The Ellsworth football team faced off against the Sacred Heart Knights Friday at home, where the Bearcats crushed the Knights 49-8.

Ellsworth’s Jodi Donley sets up a shot during the second game of the first match Sept. 2 at home.

Netters sweep Republic County in league matchup

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 7:30am

The Ellsworth Jr./ Sr. High School volleyball team played host to the to the Republic County Buffaloes in an NCAA league contest for their home opener Sept. 2, with the Bearcats winning both matches in convincing fashion.

Volleyball goes 4-1, takes 2nd at Norton

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 7:34am

NORTON — The Ellsworth volleyball team traveled Saturday to compete in the Norton High School Volleyball Invitational. Going 4-1 on the day and laying claim to a secondplace finish, the Bearcats made a strong statement on how they expect to perform in their 2025 campaign.

Mark Cunningham Jr. takes a putt Friday afternoon at the Ellsworth Golf Course on the way to completing 101 holes of golf in one day to raise funds for the Frances Claussen Charitable Foundation. Photos by ALAN RUSCH/ Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter

101 HOLES FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 7:31am

101 HOLES FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Four Bearcats compete at state track

Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 12:59pm

WICHITA — Sophomore Molly Ehrlich battled through injury the last half of the track season, and concluded the season by placing 14th at the state meet.