Ell-Saline Cardinals Host Decatur Community in Playoff Opener

BROOKVILLE, KS — The Ell-Saline Cardinals hosted the Decatur Community Red Devils from Oberlin in the first round of the football playoffs on October 29, 2026.  Kickoff was 6pm.

Both teams entered the postseason matchup with identical 4-4 records. The Cardinals finished as runners-up in District 5 during the regular season.

(Photo Gallery by Diane Dowell)

The Cardinals win the game increasing their record to 5-4 and advance to the 8M -1 Regional where they will face #3 Wichita County Indians (Leoti).