KBEC Sports report Following a relatively short search and several dozen applicants, Maypearl ISD has named Marte Amrine Jr. its next head football coach and athletic coordinator. The official approval by the Maypearl ISD Board of Trustees came during its Jan. 26 meeting. Amrine is an Aledo graduate and played …
Read More »GALLERY: Maypearl football routs Dallas Inspired Vision in district play
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 …
Read More »Football Friday: District champs crowned, playoffs secured in final week of regular season in Ellis County
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 …
Read More »Football Friday: Week 9 ends in playoff berths, emotional wins in Ellis County
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, …
Read More »Football Friday: A rivalry is born in Midlothian, Red Oak rolls and playoffs loom
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, …
Read More »Football Friday: Lopsided wins highlight Ellis County’s Friday night lights
Previews, score predictions, stats, standout players and recaps will be added throughout the weekend. All computer projections are compiled by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. As always, fans can catch a full recap of all things Ellis County athletics every Monday night from 6-7 p.m. on KBEC 1390AM/99.1FM and online at sports.kbec.com during “The …
Read More »Football Friday: Palmer upsets No. 5, blowouts highlight Week 4 across Ellis County
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Previews, score predictions, stats, standout players and recaps will be added throughout the weekend. All computer projections and rankings are compiled by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. As always, fans can catch a full recap of all things Ellis County athletics every Monday night from …
Read More »Football Friday: District play begins, Life Waxahachie stuns and the Tribe rolls in Week 3
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Previews, score predictions, stats, standout players and recaps will be added throughout the weekend. All computer projections are compiled by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. As always, fans can catch a full recap of all things Ellis County athletics every Monday night from 6-7 p.m. …
Read More »GALLERY: UT-bound Thomas wins 2022 All-Ellis County Home Run Derby
The third annual All-Ellis County All-Star softball game was held Thursday, June 15 at the Waxahachie Sports Complex. Jared Thomas (Waxahachie, 2022) won the derby with a record-setting 21 home runs in the championship round. Thomas, who will play for the University of Texas next season, averaged a home run …
Read More »GALLERY: 2022 All-Ellis County Baseball All-Star Game
The second annual All-Ellis County All-Star baseball game was held Wednesday, June 15 at historic Paul Richards Park in Waxahachie. The two teams, East and West, were comprised of the top high school baseball student-athletes from around the county. The event was presented by Methodist Midlothian Medical Center. PHOTO GALLERY …
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