By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The City of Midlothian has continued its dominance on the soccer pitch, as all four varsity programs have once again and officially claimed district titles. And, following Friday’s tilts, each of the four has also won their respective bi-district championships too. Again. This …
Read More »‘We are starting a legacy’: No. 12 Midlothian Heritage girls’ hoops begins playoff run
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports MIDLOTHIAN — For senior forward Liz Schmidt, the 12th-ranked Midlothian Heritage girls’ basketball team has done a little more than simply win their third-consecutive undefeated district championship. The Jaguars, who are absolutely rolling into the Class 4A playoffs, have cemented their legacy. They’ve also …
Read More »Ellis County round-up: Girls’ hoops sees 3 state-ranked, big road upset ahead of playoffs
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports RED OAK — A matchup of two Ellis County and state-ranked 5A teams went down to the wire Tuesday in Red Oak. No. 24 (17-4, 9-1) Midlothian skated by host No. 12 (19-5, 9-1) Red Oak, 33-32. The Lady Hawks had won the previous …
Read More »2018 Midlothian Heritage state girls’ soccer champions honored with monument
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports MIDLOTHIAN — A team that made history on the pitch in thrilling fashion has been officially immortalized in stone. Or, granite, rather. Either way, Midlothian Heritage’s unforgettable victory in the 2018 4A state championship will soon intimidate opposing players and greet endearing supporters as …
Read More »2 Midlothian Heritage OL sign Division-I letters of intent
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports MIDLOTHIAN — Two Midlothian Heritage big men signed Division-I letters of intent Wednesday to continue their football careers, becoming the fourth and fifth Jaguars in program history to accomplish the career milestone. The ceremony for Carson Walker (University of Houston) and Coby James (Northwestern …
Read More »The Press Box: Wigintons talk Midlothian Heritage football :(Nov. 16, 2020)
This week’s episode of “The Press Box” featured an in-depth conversation with Midlothian Heritage head football coach Lee Wiginton and his son and senior standout, Haydon, plus conversations from the hardwood. On-air hosts Seth Sims, Tater Beard and Brian Stevens first spoke at length with Midlothian head volleyball coach Shain …
Read More »KBEC Sports Player of the Week poll: Oct. 19-23
The week of Oct. 19-23 saw these four student-athletes stand just a little taller than the rest. Cast your vote early and often before the poll closes at noon Friday! The KBEC Sports Player of the week is presented by The Press Box and KBEC 1390AM/99.1FM. Each week, the winner of the fan vote …
Read More »KBEC Sports Player of the Week poll: Oct. 12-17
The week of Oct. 12-17 saw these four student-athletes stand just a little taller than the rest. Cast your vote early and often before the poll closes at noon Friday! The KBEC Sports Player of the week is presented by The Press Box and KBEC 1390AM/99.1FM. Each week, the winner of the fan vote …
Read More »Over 800k votes needed to decide KBEC Sports Player of the Week
By KBEC Sports A second volleyball player was selected as the KBEC Sports Player of the week following a record-setting and jawdropping vote total. Midlothian Heritage senior Elizabeth Schmidt received 440,434 (49.73%) of the 885,686 total votes, just edging Palmer running back Bralen Lopez by 13,142 votes. Schmidt helped the …
Read More »KBEC Sports Player of the Week: Oct. 5-9
The week of Oct. 5-9 saw these four student-athletes stand just a little taller than the rest. Cast your vote early and often before the poll closes at noon Friday! The KBEC Sports Player of the week is presented by The Press Box and KBEC 1390AM/99.1FM. Each week, the winner of the fan vote …
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