The Railer Boys’ Wrestling team steamed into Russell on a track of success. Facing full teams and teams in not only 321A, but also in 4A-5A. The Railers finished 3rd place in the Alan Dolezal tournament that boasted entries from 12 teams. All 5 young, underclassmen Railers wrestled in the finals, producing 2 champions and 3 runners-up.
Starting the Railers off at 120 pounds, Korbyn Kroeger went 3-1 on the day, with the only loss coming at the hands of the defending state champion. He heads into break with a record of 9-6.
Next up at 126 pounds, Carter Jimenez finished 2nd, going 2-1 on the day with a pin and decision on the way to the championship match. Carter heads into break 8-6.
At 138 pounds, Asher Haag finished as the first champion of two for the Railers, picking up a convincing 15-4 major decision over a 3x state champion from Beloit. Asher was voted by the other coaches as the 2025 Alan Dolezal Outstanding Wrestler. His record heading into break is 12-3.
At 144 pounds, freshman Kooper Hankins also found his way into the championship with 2 pins in the quarter- and semi-finals. Finishing 2nd place on the day, he heads into break 9-5.
The second champion for the day came from Jack Reed, 150 pounds, going 3-0 with a tech fall, major decision, and a pin. He starts break with an 11-5.
Railers next see action in 2026 in Franklin, Nebraska. #itsagreatdaytobearailer
Lady Railer wrestlers rolled into Russell’s Alan Dolezal’s tournament two girls short, but not without mighty Railer power. Lady Railers competed in a 12-team tournament, including the #1-ranked team in 321A and other ranked teams plus many 4A-5A teams. Even though the girls were short-handed, they finished 1-pt. out of 3rd place.
Our lone senior started the day in a very tough combined bracket at 105 pounds. Kia Mader placed second and had one of the fastest pins on the day at 18 seconds. Kia heads into break 8-3 and ranked in the Top 6.
Next, Maggie Downing finished 3rd in the consolation championship after losing her first match of the day. She came all the way back in Lady Railers warrior-style with three straight pins in one of the toughest weight classes in the tournament. She finishes before break at 4-3.
Lyla Richards finished runner-up, going 1-1 on the day. She enters the Christmas break at 8-2.
Finishing out the team’s success is Champion Hannah James, mounting 3 pins on the day, going 3-0. She takes the bracket and an 8-3 into break.
Lady Railers finish 1 champion, 2 runner-up, one 3rd place, totaling 9wins and only 3 losses.
Lady Railers next see action in 2026 in Franklin, Nebraska. #itsagreatdaytobearailer
Lady Railer wrestlers rolled into Russell’s Alan Dolezal’s tournament two girls short, but not without mighty Railer power. Lady Railers competed in a 12-team tournament, including the #1-ranked team in 321A and other ranked teams plus many 4A-5A teams. Even though the girls were short-handed, they finished 1-pt. out of 3rd place.
Our lone senior started the day in a very tough combined bracket at 105 pounds. Kia Mader placed second and had one of the fastest pins on the day at 18 seconds. Kia heads into break 8-3 and ranked in the Top 6.
Next, Maggie Downing finished 3rd in the consolation championship after losing her first match of the day. She came all the way back in Lady Railers warrior-style with three straight pins in one of the toughest weight classes in the tournament. She finishes before break at 4-3.
Lyla Richards finished runner-up, going 1-1 on the day. She enters the Christmas break at 8-2.
Finishing out the team’s success is Champion Hannah James, mounting 3 pins on the day, going 3-0. She takes the bracket and an 8-3 into break.
Lady Railers finish 1 champion, 2 runner-up, one 3rd place, totaling 9wins and only 3 losses.
Lady Railers next see action in 2026 in Franklin, Nebraska. #itsagreatdaytobearailer
The Railroader Wrestling team is on the road today for the Alan Dolezal Tournament in Russell! Start time is 10:00 AM. For more tournament information, visit: https://aptg.co/LD7cpL.
Brackets and results for the tournament are available on FLOWRESTLING at the following links: [Boys](https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14868363/information) and [Girls](https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14978845/information).
Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
Brackets and results for the tournament are available on FLOWRESTLING at the following links: [Boys](https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14868363/information) and [Girls](https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14978845/information).
Good luck, Railroaders! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEARAILER
The Ellis Railroaders will be competing this afternoon against the Ellinwood Eagles. The first game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM and will feature the following lineup: JV Girls (2 quarters), JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys. All games will take place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/1LH6f3. Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Lady Railers will be competing this afternoon against the Ellinwood Eagles. The first game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM and will feature the following lineup: JV Girls (2 quarters), JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys. All games will take place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. You can find tonight's program online at: https://aptg.co/1LH6f3.
In addition to the games, several exciting activities are planned for this evening:
- The EHS Junior High KAY Organization is hosting a Bake Sale from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Please come by and support our JH KAY group!
- The EHS Cheer team will perform a Christmas routine during halftime of the Varsity Boys' game.
- The theme for tonight's student section is Christmas, so get out those ugly Christmas sweaters and wear them!
- A special thank you to the Ellis United Methodist Church for hosting 5th Quarter, which provides a fun and safe place for our students to gather after the games. The 5th Quarter will take place tonight until 11:30 PM, and all EHS students are invited.
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
In addition to the games, several exciting activities are planned for this evening:
- The EHS Junior High KAY Organization is hosting a Bake Sale from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Please come by and support our JH KAY group!
- The EHS Cheer team will perform a Christmas routine during halftime of the Varsity Boys' game.
- The theme for tonight's student section is Christmas, so get out those ugly Christmas sweaters and wear them!
- A special thank you to the Ellis United Methodist Church for hosting 5th Quarter, which provides a fun and safe place for our students to gather after the games. The 5th Quarter will take place tonight until 11:30 PM, and all EHS students are invited.
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
KAY Food Box Auction- Today at 10:00. Come get some goodies!
REMINDER! Deadline to sign up is tomorrow!
It's that time of year again!!! Get your child signed up for Pom Poms and Pillows 2026!!! We plan to have camp on January 3, 2026, at Ellis High School from 9-11:00 AM. The mini cheerleaders will perform on January 6, 2026, between the girls' and boys' games vs. Russell. Forms to sign up should be coming home today! We ask the forms be turned in by December 19, 2025! Forms can also be found online at https://aptg.co/-6svGH.
If you have any questions, please email me at lhaas@usd388.com or call me at 785-635-4323. Can't wait for our future Railer Cheerleaders to perform again!!🖤🧡 Coach Lacie
It's that time of year again!!! Get your child signed up for Pom Poms and Pillows 2026!!! We plan to have camp on January 3, 2026, at Ellis High School from 9-11:00 AM. The mini cheerleaders will perform on January 6, 2026, between the girls' and boys' games vs. Russell. Forms to sign up should be coming home today! We ask the forms be turned in by December 19, 2025! Forms can also be found online at https://aptg.co/-6svGH.
If you have any questions, please email me at lhaas@usd388.com or call me at 785-635-4323. Can't wait for our future Railer Cheerleaders to perform again!!🖤🧡 Coach Lacie
All seniors are required to do a job shadow 1st semester and today they each shared their experiences with the whole senior class.
With school finishing up this week and the holidays approaching, we will not be holding any open gyms for the remainder of the month. Open gym for JH/HS students will resume on January 4 at 2:30pm.
FCCLA Parent's Night Out was a success!! Everyone enjoyed all the games and activities and we hope parents got to enjoy their evening too! Wishing everyone Happy Holidays!
REMINDER!!
The Ellis High School KAY Club invites parents and the community to the Annual Food Box Auction on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at 10:00 in the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. KAY Club members will have homemade baked goodies and decorated boxes for auction. All proceeds will go to the KAY Club to support future projects and help members attend KAY camp in the summer. If you have any questions, please call the high school at 785-726-3151.
The Ellis High School KAY Club invites parents and the community to the Annual Food Box Auction on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at 10:00 in the Ellis Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. KAY Club members will have homemade baked goodies and decorated boxes for auction. All proceeds will go to the KAY Club to support future projects and help members attend KAY camp in the summer. If you have any questions, please call the high school at 785-726-3151.
HS KAY Club honored our first responders tonight at the basketball games. Thank you to all first responders for all that you do!
Ellis High School has announced its Finals Schedule for Fall 2025, which will take place on Thursday, December 18, and Friday, December 19, 2025! As a reminder, we will have a 12:30 PM dismissal on Friday, December 19, and lunch will be served. Route buses will run. If parents have any questions, they should contact the school office at 785-726-3151. Christmas break is almost here!
The Ellis Lady Railers will be competing this afternoon against the Phillipsburg Panthers. The first game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM, with the following lineup: JV Girls (2 quarters), JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys. All games will take place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. You can find the program for tonight online at: https://aptg.co/v0xG5F. Good luck, Lady Railers! #RAILROADERPRIDE
The Ellis Railroaders will be competing this afternoon against the Phillipsburg Panthers. The first game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM, with the following lineup: JV Girls (2 quarters), JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys. All games will take place at Ellis Jr./Sr. High School. You can find the program for tonight online at: https://aptg.co/v0xG5F.
Additional activities this evening include:
- The Ellis High School Alumni Association is hosting its annual soup supper in the lobby from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. Be sure to stop by!
- The EHS KAY Organization is proud to host the First Responders Recognition ceremony between the varsity games. We extend our gratitude to all First Responders for their service to the community!
- The EHS Cheer team will perform their state routine during halftime of the boys' varsity game. Let's congratulate them on their impressive 3rd-place finish at the KSHSAA Game Day Championships!
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Additional activities this evening include:
- The Ellis High School Alumni Association is hosting its annual soup supper in the lobby from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. Be sure to stop by!
- The EHS KAY Organization is proud to host the First Responders Recognition ceremony between the varsity games. We extend our gratitude to all First Responders for their service to the community!
- The EHS Cheer team will perform their state routine during halftime of the boys' varsity game. Let's congratulate them on their impressive 3rd-place finish at the KSHSAA Game Day Championships!
Good luck, Railroaders! #RAILROADERPRIDE
Ellis Junior High School proudly announces its Scholar Bowl Team for 2025-26! Good luck this season, Railroaders!
The EHS Scholars Bowl team is on the road to Norton High School today. Meet time is 4:00 PM. Good luck, Railroaders!
The MCEL Basketball Tournament is taking place this week! Since Saturday's games were canceled, the games will be played today. Dismissal time for basketball players and cheerleaders will be at 2:20 PM.
The Boys' team will be traveling to Norton to compete in game #3 against the winner of the TMP/Russell matchup. You can find more game information online here: https://aptg.co/_JGv0Q.
The Girls' team will head to Plainville to play Norton in game #2. More details about the game can be found here: https://aptg.co/xZsdZc.
The MCEL brackets have been updated and are available online: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U5MRKHF2WFBRyiO8uToP8OXeas1rxnWhcAd2SBqQNoM/edit?gid=0#gid=0. All games will start at 3:00 PM.
Good luck, Junior High Railroaders!
The Boys' team will be traveling to Norton to compete in game #3 against the winner of the TMP/Russell matchup. You can find more game information online here: https://aptg.co/_JGv0Q.
The Girls' team will head to Plainville to play Norton in game #2. More details about the game can be found here: https://aptg.co/xZsdZc.
The MCEL brackets have been updated and are available online: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U5MRKHF2WFBRyiO8uToP8OXeas1rxnWhcAd2SBqQNoM/edit?gid=0#gid=0. All games will start at 3:00 PM.
Good luck, Junior High Railroaders!
Open Gym today will be held at the North Campus and not EHS.