By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The winningest volleyball coach in Waxahachie’s history and a top-10 all-time in Texas called it a career on Wednesday. Waxahachie head volleyball coach Sandy Faussett-Stoops made the decision public following a family vacation to Hawaii and at the end of the fall semester. …
Read More »Waxahachie fends off Rockwall for first-ever 6A area football championship
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Anxiety crept in late, but the Waxahachie Indian defense continued to prove its worth in a thrilling 31-25 6A Region II area championship victory against Rockwall on Friday at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Waxahachie led 31-18 with 6:40 to play in the …
Read More »Football Friday: 4 Ellis County programs advance to round 3 of football playoffs
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Four Ellis County programs won area championships in the second round of the Texas high school football playoffs. The week started with seven schools. Regional quarterfinal details are still pending at this time. Stats, quotes and links to photo galleries will be added …
Read More »Football Friday: 7 Ellis County programs win bi-district championships
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Seven Ellis County programs triumphed in the bi-district round of the Texas high school football playoffs this past week. Scroll below to see predictions for the area round, recaps from the first week of the postseason and background on each of the seven …
Read More »No. 10 Waxahachie volleyball headed to 6A Region II tourney for first time in program history
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 …
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 »No. 15 Waxahachie volleyball sweeps 6A bi-district round for 21st consecutive win
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 …
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 »No. 18 Waxahachie moves 1 win from 11-6A title with Senior Night victory
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 …
Read More »Waxahachie football uses big first-half for Homecoming win against Mansfield Legacy
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 …
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