By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports CORSICANA — The 1oth-ranked Waxahachie Lady Indians are headed to the 6A regional tournament for the first time in program history. Waxahachie triumphed in a five-set thriller against Hewitt “Don’t Call Us Waco” Midway on Tuesday night in the 6A Region II quarterfinal …

Maypearl defeated Dallas Inspired Vision, 55-12, to secure their second of three District 7-3A victories. The win came at home on Sept. 9 and was also Homecoming for the Panthers and their alumni. The Panthers previously defeated Dallas A Plus Academy (55-18) and capped their season with an 81-61 home …

Italy opened District 7-2A Division I action with a convincing 42-6 victory at home against Cross Roads. The win was the first of three for the Gladiators in district play, which helped them to a 3-3 district mark. Italy finished the season tied with Rio Vista and Kerens for third …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Three first-half touchdowns and a stout defensive effort fueled the Midlothian Panthers over Ennis in a 28-10 non-district win on Sept. 2. Midlothian quarterback Chad Ragle rushed for a game-high 130 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries. He also completed 4-of-his-7 passes …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports District champions were crowned and playoff pictures became clear across Ellis County in the final week of high school football.  Midlothian ISD now boasts two 5A district champions, Waxahachie ran away from Dallas Skyline, Ennis continued its incredible run and more!  Stats, quotes …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WACO — Each member of the 15th-ranked Waxahachie Lady Indian volleyball team had a 6A bi-district crown to wear on Halloween.  The Lady Indians swept (21-17) Hutto, 25-10, 25-13, 25-15, at Midway High School on Monday in the opening round of the Class 6A …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Playoff berths were officially clinched Friday night across Ellis County.  Midlothian capped an emotional week with an incredible performance, Waxahachie will compete against the biggest of the big and Palmer kept its remarkable run going — and then there’s Red Oak, Ennis, Ferris, …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Senior Night for the state-ranked Waxahachie Lady Indians against DeSoto went precisely as planned. The 17th consecutive win for 6A No. 18 (35-10, 12-0) Waxahachie came in straight-set fashion (25-12, 25-17, 25-17) inside Mike Turner Gymnasium. Waxahachie previously locked into its …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Homecoming festivities did not hinder the Waxahachie Indians from returning to the winning side of things Friday. The Tribe jumped out to a 24-0 halftime lead, watched quarterback Roderick Hartsfield be named the 2022 WHS Homecoming King and held on late for …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports As the season winds down, the playoff picture across the Ellis County football landscape has begun to clear. A new in-county rivalry also played its first game and ended in thrilling fashion — at least for one section of big cat supporters. Stats, …