2-2-17
RRC 75, Ellsworth 39
The Red Rock Central Falcons and Ellsworth faced off in a Red Rock Conference game, getting the win 75-39. Brandon Kramer and Zach Buntjer each had nine points for Ellsworth. The Panthers record now stands at 1-13 for the season.
Ellsworth 21 39
RRC 30 75
1-30-17
Clay County Central 59, Ellsworth 58
In a seesaw battle, CC-E defeated the Panthers 59-58. The Panthers fought back in the second half trailing 29-20 to take a 58-57 lead in the final minute of the game. With eight seconds left, CC-E scored to take the lead and a three-point shot by Ellsworth, at the buzzer, failed to go in.
Leaders for Ellsworth were Jared Leuthold, 16 points and nine rebounds, and Brandon Kramer 13 points, six rebounds and three steals; Zach Buntjer and Carter Boyenga had five rebounds each.
The Panthers record stands at 1-12 for the season.
1-21-17
MLA 75, Ellsworth 51
The Panthers boys hosted Mountain Lake Area falling 75-51. Jared Leuthold had 16 rebounds and three assists for Ellsworth, while Brandon Kramer had 12 points and seven rebounds.
MLA 46 75
Ellsworth 26 51
1-19-17
Ellsworth 64 , HL-O 63
The Panthers boys rallied for their first win at home on January 19th against the HL-O Wildcats. The game was a battle from start to finish. Jared Leuthold put up a three-pointer as the first half ended. The beginning of the second half saw Ellsworth leading by 13, with the Wildcats roaring back within one. With two missed shots at the free throw line by HL-O, and 10 minutes to play in the game, Ellsworth escaped with the win.
Leading the offense for the Panthers was; Grant Jansma, 15 points, Brandon Kramer 14 points and seven rebounds and Carter Boyenga with 11 points and three steals. Jared Leuthold had seven assists and five rebounds and Zach Buntjer blocked three shots.
1-10-17
SWC 89, Ellsworth 50
The Panthers fell to Southwest Christian 89-50 in basketball action on Jan 10. Brandon Kramer had 12 points and nine rebounds and Zach Buntjer had 11 points and nine rebounds.
