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By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports MIDLOTHIAN — Two things were certain ahead of Friday’s crucial district tilt between Red Oak and Midlothian on the gridiron. Each of 2,000-plus in attendance was prepared for quite a bit of offense, especially on the ground. The second? Whichever team found itself …

By Chelsea Groomer | SPECIAL to KBEC Sports The Life Waxahachie Lady Mustangs are headed to the 4A state cross-country championships following a stellar showing in the regional meet. Life Waxahachie ultimately placed third in the 4A Region II championships held this past Tuesday at the Jesse Owens Memorial Complex …

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 Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Gatorade poured over the head coach Todd Alexander as the game clock struck zeros Friday night. And as the orange cooler then bounced on the turf at Vernon Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, the Waxahachie Indians celebrated their first-ever 6A football playoff berth. Waxahachie …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Waxahachie Indian football faithful, along with all fans of District 11-6A teams, should buckle up for a wild ride Friday night following a decision by district officials.  The District 11-6A Executive Committee met this week to discuss the fallout caused by Waco High …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports BJ Hawkins moved under center Friday night to lead the Waxahachie Indians to their first victory against Mansfield Lake Ridge since 2012.  The 31-21 Waxahachie win at RL Anderson Stadium in Mansfield also locked the Indians into the third seed in the District …

By KBEC Sports The Palmer Bulldogs soundly defeated the Mildred Eagles in a District 7-3A Division II home game, 58-13. The game, held at Bulldog Stadium on Friday, Oct. 2, was also Senior Night for the Palmer Class of 2021. The Palmer offense outgained Mildred 558 total yards to 267 …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Special teams and defensive touchdowns late in the fourth quarter sealed a district victory for Red Oak against a pesky Richland team on Friday. Though (2-1, 2-0) Red Oak dominated the first half and gained over 550 total yards of offense, (3-2, 0-2) …

By Chelsea Groomer | SPECIAL to KBEC Sports The flawless season continued for the Life Waxahachie Lady Mustang cross-country team on Friday in Hillsboro, as the group ran away with the District 11-4A title. “This is a huge accomplishment for Life School, these young ladies, our coaches and stakeholders,” expressed …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Homecoming festivities led to a police escort out of town and a Waxahachie Lady Indian victory on the volleyball court Friday in Waco. The Lady Indians picked up their fourth consecutive District 11-6A victory by sweeping Waco Midway, 25-14, 25-17, 25-18. The victory …