The Ellsworth Bearcats softball team scored 16 runs and limited the visiting Plainville Cardinals to 1 in the Bearcats non-league triumph on Thursday.

With the triumph, Ellsworth moves its record to 10-3 on the year. The Bearcats host Republic County (Belleville, KS) to clash with the Buffaloes in a non-league game on Monday, May 8. The Buffaloes come into the game with a record of 6-11. Republic County lost 10-0 in their recent non-league game against Beloit (Beloit, KS)

In their next game, the Cardinals clash with the Minneapolis Lions (Minneapolis, KS) in a non-league game, on Monday, May 8. Plainville will attempt to move on its 5-8 season record. The Lions come into the game with a 10-3 record after their 11-1 non-league win over Ellinwood (Ellinwood, KS).