Girls Soccer

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Though it wasn’t known at the time, a Hannah Dorsey goal in the 16th minute Tuesday evening served as the perfect precursor. The goal came on a loose ball in front of the Celina goal at Dragon Stadium in Southlake during the 4A …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The historic run for the Waxahachie Lady Indian soccer team came to an end in the 6A Region II quarterfinals. District 11-6A foe Mansfield defeated (19-4-3) Waxahachie, 2-1, in that regional quarterfinal match. The third-round appearance was the furthest-ever in the state’s highest …

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 …

The Ennis Lady Lions girls’ soccer team finished its season 3-14-1 overall and 1-9-2 in District 14-5A. The group, pictured in this Feb. 5 match at home against Red Oak (8-nil loss), featured 19 underclassmen, which included nine freshmen. The Lady Lions’ signature win came Tuesday, Feb. 9 at home …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports As if Tuesday’s win wouldn’t already be memorable enough for Waxahachie head girls’ soccer coach Jason Venable, the match against visiting DeSoto at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium ended in a first for the hall-of-famer. It took precisely 810 matches for Venable to see …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Though not officially official, the Red Oak Lady Hawks will look unofficially secure a 5A soccer playoff berth on Tuesday. The Lady Hawks will host the visiting fifth-place Ennis Lady Lions at 5:30 p.m. at Billy Goodloe Stadium. With a win, Red Oak …

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 …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Seven Waxahachie student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday afternoon to continue their playing careers after high school. Five of those 2021 graduates will soon move on to the NCAA Division-I level. The group was headlined by DI signees CJ Noland …

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 …

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, …