By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — The Waxahachie Lady Indians picked up their second District 11-6A victory Thursday evening in convincing fashion. Waxahachie (5-10, 2-3 in 11-6A) jumped out to a 21-6 first-quarter lead and ran away with the 54-23 win against (3-9, 0-1) Waco Midway inside Michael …
Read More »No. 19 Red Oak Lady Hawks hoops win 3 during holiday break
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports RED OAK — With three wins this past week, the Red Oak Lady Hawks are once again marching toward the 5A basketball playoffs. The Lady Hawks entered the Christmas break as the 19th-ranked team in Class 5A, as polled by the Texas Association of …
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 »Williams nets 36 to continue Lady Indians’ hot start to 2020 hoops season
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Senior guard Mya Williams scored 36 points in three quarters to lead the Waxahachie Lady Indians over South Oak Cliff on Tuesday. The victory was the second in three games for the Lady Indians, who previously defeated Irving MacArthur (59-54) and …
Read More »GALLERY: 2020 Waxahachie Homecoming Parade
The 2020 Waxahachie High School Homecoming Parade was held Friday afternoon, Oct. 30. Due to roadway construction in downtown, the route began in front of Marvin Elementary and traveled down Brown Street to Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium. GALLERY All photos by Kirk Holt/KBEC Sports
Read More »Life Waxahachie students learning sports medicine through hands-on training
By Chelsea Groomer | SPECIAL to KBEC Sports You see them on the sidelines giving aid to players. You catch a glimpse of them buzzing around teams with water bottles in hand — constantly ready, these unsung heroes of the field are just as crucial to athletics as the sport …
Read More »‘Love is key’: Athletics continue uniting student-athletes in Ellis County
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports A sand volleyball court in Waxahachie is proving one serve at a time that sports have a way of uniting communities. And, in a world currently void of amateur sport but heavy on hate, the friendly competition has also proven capable of healing, …
Read More »The Press Box: All-Ellis County girls’ basketball announcements: Ep. 21 (March 23, 2020)
This week’s episode of “The Press Box” featured the live on-air announcements of superlative winners for the KBEC Sports All-Ellis County girls’ basketball teams. The on-air announcement was also made of all All-Ellis County first- and second-team members, as well as honorable mentions. On-air hosts Seth Sims and “The Voice …
Read More »KBEC Sports announces 2019 All-Ellis County girls’ basketball teams
KBEC Sports report There was no shortage of talent on the hardwood in Ellis County during the 2019-20 season. When the dust settled and we all had a little time to breathe and reflect, the team at KBEC Sports compiled the 2020 KBEC Sports All-Ellis County girls’ basketball teams. The teams were broken down …
Read More »The Press Box: Baseball in Midlothian: Ep. 19 (March 9, 2020)
This week’s episode of “The Press Box” featured on-air interviews with a pair of Midlothian head baseball coaches. On-air hosts Seth Sims and “The Voice of the Panthers” Tater Beard, who filled in for Brian Stevens, first spoke longtime Midlothian head baseball coach Ray Hydes about his program, philosophy and …
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