The Ellsworth Bearcats softball team scored 9 runs and limited the visiting Ellis Railroaders to 8 in the Bearcats non-league triumph on Tuesday.

With the triumph, Ellsworth moves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Bearcats host Beloit (Beloit, KS) to clash with the Trojans in a non-league game on Friday, March 31. The Trojans come into the game with a record of 1-0. Beloit won 1-0 in their recent non-league game against Concordia (Concordia, KS)

In their next game, the Railroaders clash with the Plainville Cardinals (Plainville, KS) in a non-league game, on Thursday, April 6. Ellis will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Cardinals come into the game with a 2-0 record after their 18-11 league win over Russell (Russell, KS).