2023 • Week 10
Playoff Game

Ellsworth vs Garden Plain

34 - 31
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2023 playoff matchup, Ellsworth traveled from Ellsworth, KS to face Garden Plain of Garden Plain, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. Ellsworth emerged victorious in a nail-biter, defeating Garden Plain 34-31. The 3-point difference came in a game that saw 65 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Josh Homolka for Ellsworth and Todd Rice for Garden Plain. As part of the 2023 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
E

Ellsworth

Ellsworth, KS

34
Winner
Season Record
8-1

Team Information

School: Ellsworth
Location: Ellsworth, Kansas
Head Coach: Josh Homolka
Mascot: Bearcats
G

Garden Plain

Garden Plain, KS

31
Season Record
8-1

Team Information

School: Garden Plain
Location: Garden Plain, Kansas
Head Coach: Todd Rice
Mascot: Owls

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2023
Week: 10
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 34 - 31
Margin: 3 points
Winner: Ellsworth

Previous Matchups

Ellsworth and Garden Plain have faced each other 2 times in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

2022 (Playoff Game)
Ellsworth 21 - 7 Garden Plain
1975 (Playoff Game)
Ellsworth 0 - 40 Garden Plain

Team Profiles

Ellsworth Bearcats

The Ellsworth Bearcats are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Ellsworth, KS, Ellsworth High School's football team is known for a competitive spirit on the field.

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Garden Plain Owls

The Garden Plain Owls are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Garden Plain, KS, Garden Plain High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 73.21%.

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Coaching Matchup

Josh Homolka

Ellsworth Head Coach

Josh Homolka has been a high school football coach for 8 seasons and has not yet secured a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Todd Rice

Garden Plain Head Coach

Todd Rice has been a high school football coach for 11 seasons and has not yet secured a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Related Links

Ellsworth Profile Garden Plain Profile 2023 Season All Games