The Ellsworth Community College football team is now ranked number seventeen in the nation. The Panthers defeated previously ranked Dodge City Community College on Saturday with a 39-34 win.

ECC passed for 214 yards, had 272 rushing yards, and totaled 3 defensive interceptions and 70 tackles during the first game of the year.

The Panthers' next game will be on the road this Saturday, Sept. 6, against Coffeyville Community College.

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