ELL-SALINE 36, CENTRAL PLAINS 6, 8-MAN 1 DISTRICT 3 — Ell-Saline's defense intercepted three passes to shut down the Central Plains high-powered passing game for a dominating 36-6 victory in 8-Man, District 3.

Oiler back Broc Klima scored on a 1-yard touchdown. Quarterback Brodie Crites was intercepted three times and the Oilers lost a fumble. 

The Oilers (5-3, 3-2) will head to Sylvan-Lucas (7-1) for a playoff rematch of last year's classic 40-38 overtime victory over the Mustangs.

Ell-Saline quarterback Reese Krone was spectacular with 232 yards offense, three passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns on 1 and 9 yards. Collin Dent caught 9- and 29-yard touchdown receptions. Tony Williams caught a 25-yard scoring pass.

Ell-Saline (7-1, 5-0) advances as the top seed from District 3. 

Central Plains 0 0 6 0 — 6

Ell-Saline 12 0 12 12 — 36

ES—Reese Krone 1 run;  ES—Collin Dent 29 pass from Krone; ES—Tony Williams 25 pass from Krone; ES—Dent 9 pass from Krone; CP—Broc Klima 1 run; CP—Krone 19 run

RUSHING—CP—ES—Kas Kramer 14-135; Krone 17-93.

PASSING—CP—Crites; ES—Krone 9-18-0 139.

RECEIVING—CP—ES—Williams 3-51; Dent 3-45; Kramer 3-43.

8-MAN 1 PLAYOFFS

Cedar Vale (7-1) vs. Flinthills (4-4)

Sylvan/Lucas (7-1) vs. Central Plains (5-3)

Lyndon (7-0) vs. Arma Northeast (3-5)

Little River (7-1) vs. Clifton Clyde (6-2)

Ell-Saline (7-1) vs. Washington County (3-5)

Madison (7-1) vs. Sedan (4-4)

Lincoln (7-1) vs. Solomon (3-5)

Oswego (6-2) vs. Chase County (4-4)

South Central (7-0) vs. Spearville (1-6)

Oberlin (6-2) vs. La Crosse (4-4)

Meade (6-2) vs. Skyline (4-4)

Wichita County (6-2) vs. Rawlins County (5-3)

Trego (8-0) vs. St. Francis (4-3)

Kinsley (6-1) vs. Kiowa County (4-4)

Hill City (7-1) vs. Ellis (2-6)

Oxford (6-1) vs. Sublette (6-2)

8-MAN 1 DISTRICT 3

Ell-Saline 5-0 7-1

Little River 4-1 7-1

Central Plains 3-2 5-3

Solomon 2-3 3-5

Canton-Galva 1-4 3-5

Goessel 0-5 1-7

10-24—Ell Saline 36, Central Plains 6; Little River 72, Solomon 0; Canton-Galva 34, Goessel 18