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 …
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 »No. 20 Waxahachie volleyball clinches 21st consecutive playoff berth, moves toward 11-6A crown
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports CEDAR HILL — For the 21st consecutive season, the state-ranked Waxahachie Lady Indian volleyball team is playoff bound. No. 20 Waxahachie swept host Cedar Hill (25-10, 25-15, 25-23) on Tuesday to improve to 33-10 on the season and a perfect 11-0 in District …
Read More »Waxahachie alum Nalls again named Big 12 Player of the Week after dominating No. 1 Texas, Texas Tech
SPECIAL to KBEC Sports FORT WORTH — Audrey Nalls has been invaluable in staking TCU to its best start to Big 12 play since 2016, and the conference took notice. Nalls was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for the second time in three weeks on Tuesday. The 6-1 …
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 …
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