Ellsworth was the 44-33 winner over Southeast of Saline when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Ellsworth Bearcats fell just short of the Southeast of Saline Trojans by a score of 61-58 on Friday. That's two games in a row now that the Bearcats have lost by exactly three points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Southeast of Saline to victory, but perhaps none more so than Owen Bailey, who went 9 of 21 en route to 25 points. That's the most points Bailey has posted since back in December of 2023. Gannon Jacobson was another key player, going 8 for 18 on his way to 17 points and eight rebounds.
Ellsworth has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Southeast of Saline, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-7.
A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Ellsworth Bearcats face off against the Lyons Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ellsworth has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Southeast of Saline, they will welcome Sacred Heart at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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