2016-17 Football News

  • ECC football July summer camps
    May 22, 2017
    The Ellsworth Community College Football program will hold two camps this summer. The Kids Football Camp will be held Wednesday through Friday, July 19-21, and the ECC Saturday Night Lights Camp will be held on Saturday, July 15.
  • 2017 ECC Homecoming announced
    April 24, 2017
    Mark your calendar to attend the Ellsworth Community College 2017 Homecoming! The date has been set for Saturday, September 16. The ECC football team will take on Dodge City Community College at 1:00 pm.
  • Montalto featured speaker at Des Moines recruiting seminar
    April 21, 2017
    Ellsworth Community College ECC Head Football Coach Jesse Montalto will be speaking at the The Capital of Iowa 2nd Annual Recruiting Seminar on Saturday, May 13.
  • Three Panthers take next steps on the field
    February 02, 2017
    Three powerhouse players for the Ellsworth Community College football team will be moving on to continue their playing and academic careers after the Spring 2017 semester.
  • From UPS worker to father to All-Big 12 for Oklahoma State LB Devante Averette
    January 03, 2017
    Devante Averette laughs when he sees his Oklahoma State teammates complain and tweet about “the struggle.” They have no idea. “I tell them all the time, ‘Y’all really don’t know what the struggle really is,’” Averette said. “They’re pretty boys, man.”
  • ECC's Javonte Arius presents award
    January 03, 2017
    Ellsworth Community College freshman Javonte Arius returned to his home state of Florida over the Christmas break to present the FACA (Florida Athletic Coaches Association) All-Star MVP Award.
  • ECC football awarded All-American honors
    December 16, 2016
    Ellsworth Community College celebrates high honors for three individual football players who are being recognized by the NJCAA as All-Americans. Linebacker Ryan Guthrie was named a 1st Team All-American, defensive lineman Louy Compton received 2nd Team All-American honors, and offensive lineman Rob Castaneda received honorable mention.
  • Seven Panthers continue playing and academic careers
    December 14, 2016
    The Ellsworth Community College football team is excited to announce the commitment of seven of its players to continue their playing and academic careers at four-year institutions.
  • Panthers win 3rd straight bowl game
    December 06, 2016
    The Ellsworth Community College football team won its third straight Graphic Edge Bowl title in dominating fashion with a score of 55-32 over Rochester Community & Technical College on Sunday, Dec. 4.
  • ECC football All-Region honors awarded
    November 17, 2016
    Sixteen Ellsworth Community College football players were named this week by the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) to All-Region teams, and four additional Panthers received honorable mentions for their efforts on the field this season.
  • ECC football falls at home
    October 25, 2016
    The Panther football team took the field Saturday with momentum from a three game winning streak but fell just short of another victory after falling to Fort Scott Community College, 34-29.
  • Panther football on a winning streak
    October 17, 2016
    The Ellsworth Community College football team took home another win this past weekend with a 23-20 victory over Hutchinson Community College. The Panthers are now on a three game winning streak and have a 4-3 record for the season.
  • Homecoming win for the Panthers
    October 10, 2016
    Ellsworth Community College Panthers got a 29-10 win over Independence Community College for their homecoming victory.
  • ECC Athletes receive ICCAC honors
    October 05, 2016
    Three Ellsworth Community College athletes received Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Athlete of the Week honors. Nicole Nielsen was awarded the DII Volleyball player of the week and Ethan Barnett received the offense and Ryan Guthrie the defensive athlete of the week.
  • Panther football dominates DuPage
    October 03, 2016
    The Panther football team came to play on Saturday, Oct. 1 when they travelled to Glen Ellyn, IL to take on #16 College of DuPage. ECC won the matchup 21-7. Defense for ECC allowed only one touchdown in the game, which occurred in the 1st quarter.
  • Panther football falls to Coffeyville
    September 07, 2016
    The Panthers struggled in the fourth quarter and were denied a win this past Saturday against Coffeyville Community College. ECC was down only three points (24-27) going into the fourth quarter, but the Panthers couldn’t find an answer on defense as Coffeyville scored 4 touchdowns in the fourth for a final score of 55-24.
  • ECC struggles in home opener
    August 30, 2016
    The Ellsworth Community College football team opened the regular season this past Saturday, Aug. 27, against Garden City Community College. The Panthers suffered a 30-7 loss.
  • Facing stereotypes, student-athlete Justin McNair finds motivation in the challenge
    August 12, 2016
    Courtesy of Omaha World Herald Justin McNair is making his family proud. The son of Augustus and Kaynette McNair, the youngest of three boys, Justin was a quiet child who enjoyed his family and sports. He was “all boy,” with a winning smile and engaging eyes. He was always a favorite at his school because he was obedient and kind and tried to always do the right thing.
  • Ellsworth football reveals new look
    August 02, 2016
    The Ellsworth Community College football team will begin its 2016 season on Saturday, Aug. 27, in a 1 pm game at home against Garden City Community College. The Panthers will be taking the field with new uniforms this season.