Ellis High School/Junior High

Since Day 2 and 3 of wrestling camp is lost somewhere in the internet abyss, we’ll try again to share the experience that the Railer wrestling teams got at summer camp. Day 2 came with more technique training and matches. The Railer Boys wrestled 5 duals on Day 2; the girls continued their round robin matches. In the first dual of the day, the boys faced off against a team from South Dakota’s Lakota Tech and Rapid City STM, and Nebraksa’s Hemingford, Alliance, Bridgeport, and Hay Springs. Next, they competed against Worland, Greybull-Riverside, and Douglas (Wyoming). In the third dual of the day, the boys took on Dickinson-Crawford, Nebraska, followed by a dual against a team from Bennett County and Spearfish (South Dakota), Gordon-Rushville (Nebraska), and Roosevelt, Colorado. The final dual team the was against a tough Kelly Walsh High School from Casper, Wyoming. The girls faced competitors from Burns, Chadron, Elkhorn Valley, Gordon-Rushville, and Mullen (Nebraska); Greybull/Riverside, Lyman, Worland, and Kelly Walsh (Wyoming). As in similar Day 1 fashion, the Ellis boys often wrestled two matches per dual, securing major dual points for their team winning the majority of their matches in all 5 duals on their combined team with Burlington (Colorado), Hyannis, and Twin Loup (Nebraska). On the whole, the Railer boys suffered only 4 losses total. Lady Railers saw comparable success in their matches. Many of the Lady Railers wrestled multiple matches per session, giving them many opportunities for growth. It was fun to watch the ladies improve and find successes on Day 2. As Day 3 dawned, the wrestlers did one final technique session, and then all Railer wrestlers participated in the single-elimination takedown tournament that boasted over 300 wrestlers. Despite mismatched weights, the boys placed two in the semis (Asher Haag and Carter Jimenez). Not to be outdone by the boys, the girls also placed two in the semis (Lyla Richards and Hannah James), with Lyla earning the trophy. The teams traveled through the Black Hills on their way home for educational experiences. Special thank you to all those who supported the team and made the trip possible.

3 days ago, Latisha Haag

Railer wrestlers completed Day 1 of camp with a great technique session, followed by dual matches. The boys wrestle on a team that includes Burlington, Colorado, Hyannis and Twin Loup (Nebraska) schools. Throughout the camp, the boys will wrestle multiple combined dual teams. The first team consisted of teams from Mullen, Ainsworth, and Elkhorn Valley schools. The Ellis boys shut out their portion of the dual, going 6-0 on the day, scoring 31 points for the team. The Lady Railers had an equally successfully day in a round robin dual format. They went 3-2 on the day, scoring 18 points for their team. Picking up pins for the Lady Railers were Lyla Richards, Hannah James, and Maggie Downing. Lux Bell and Lona Guffey wrestled two strong matches, and found great competition and learning experiences. Before the Railers arrived at camp, they made a pit stop at Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska. #itsagreatdaytobearailer

28 days ago, Latisha Haag

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29 days ago, Mark Wildeman

These ladies bid farewell to their time as athletes at Ellis High School with another state trophy. Sienna Schmidt, Avery Boydston, and Payten Burd completed their track careers with four regional championships, three state trophies (2024 State Runners-Up, 2025 State Champions, & 2026 State Runners-Up), and three school records (4x8, 1600, & 3200). You will be missed, but your legacy will be remembered. Thank you, ladies!! Railer Pride!!