2023 • Week 11
Playoff Game

Ellsworth vs Norton

6 - 20
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2023 playoff matchup, Ellsworth traveled from Ellsworth, KS to face Norton of Norton, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. Norton emerged victorious with a solid performance, defeating Ellsworth 20-6. The 14-point difference came in a game that saw 26 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Josh Homolka for Ellsworth and Lucas Melvin for Norton. As part of the 2023 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
E

Ellsworth

Ellsworth, KS

6
Season Record
9-1

Team Information

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

Norton

Norton, KS

20
Winner
Season Record
10-0

Team Information

School: Norton
Location: Norton, Kansas
Head Coach: Lucas Melvin
Mascot: Bluejays

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2023
Week: 11
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 6 - 20
Margin: 14 points
Winner: Norton

Previous Matchups

Ellsworth and Norton have faced each other 5 times in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

2021
Ellsworth 20 - 21 Norton
2020
Ellsworth 27 - 20 Norton
2019
Ellsworth 14 - 36 Norton
2018
Ellsworth 17 - 35 Norton
2007 (Playoff Game)
Ellsworth 12 - 32 Norton

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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Norton Bluejays

The Norton Bluejays are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Norton, KS, Norton High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 71.99%.

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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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Lucas Melvin

Norton Head Coach

Lucas Melvin has been a high school football coach for 19 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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