The Ellsworth Bearcats ran past the host Sacred Heart Knights basketball team by a final score of 50-40 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bearcats face the Cimarron Bluejays (Cimarron, KS) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 17. Ellsworth will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Bluejays enter the game with a 3-6 record after their 48-46 non-league win over St. John (St. John, KS).

With the defeat, Sacred Heart moves to 7-4 on the year. The Knights host Beloit (Beloit, KS) to face the Trojans in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 24. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 7-3.