The Ellsworth Bearcats routed the visiting Plainville Cardinals basketball team by a final score of 43-10 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bearcats face the Smith Center Redmen (Smith Center, KS) in a non-league game, on Thursday, December 7. Ellsworth will attempt to move on its 2-0 season record. The Redmen enter the game with a 2-0 record after their 58-29 non-league win over Russell (Russell, KS).

With the defeat, Plainville moves to 0-2 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Russell (Russell, KS) to face the Broncos in a non-league game on Thursday, December 7. The Broncos enter the game with a record of 0-2. Russell lost 58-29 in their recent non-league game against Smith Center (Smith Center, KS)