Ell-Saline Falls to Top-Ranked Lincoln (Photo Gallery)

The Ell-Saline Cardinals fell to the top-ranked Lincoln Leopards 30-60 on Friday night in a challenging matchup that saw Lincoln take control early and never look back.

Despite flashes of strong play from the Cardinals, the Leopards dominated for most of the contest, building a comfortable lead in the second quarter and maintaining their position atop the rankings.

The loss wraps up Ell-Saline's regular season with a 4-4 record as they head into postseason play.