By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports 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. …
Read More »No. 4 Midlothian sweeps Midlothian Heritage in first-ever match, district opener
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports History was made Tuesday evening in front of a near-capacity crowd inside the Midlothian High arena. Midlothian and Midlothian Heritage met on the volleyball court for the first time, and did so as District 8-5A foes. It marked the first-ever UIL-sanctioned game of …
Read More »Padron tosses 8 TDs in Avalon football opener
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports AVALON — The Avalon Eagles opened the 2022 football season with a rout and eyes on the postseason. Led by junior Erik Padron, the Eagles thumped visiting Methodist Children’s Home (Waco) on Thursday evening, 66-20. Padron completed 16-of-his-23 passes (69.6%) for 422 yards …
Read More »Waxahachie defense flexes, offense responds to rout Ennis in 101st Battle of 287
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — The 101st Battle of 287 ended in quite the celebration for the Waxahachie Indians on their home turf. The always-circled rivalry also sent many of the folks in Ennis Lion maroon headed to the exits midway through the third quarter. Waxahachie rolled …
Read More »GALLERY: Waxahachie, Red Oak hold joint scrimmage ahead of 2022 football season
The 6A Waxahachie Indians hosted their neighboring 5A Red Oak Hawks for a final tune-up and scrimmage ahead of the 2022 football season this past Thursday. No score was kept, but several dozen photos were captured by the KBEC Sports team. Waxahachie opens the football season at home Friday, Aug. …
Read More »GALLERY: No. 20 Midlothian Heritage readies for 5A debut with “Dads” game; 4A No. 1 Stephenville on Friday
The Midlothian Heritage football team recently hosted an open practice that concluded with a “back-in-my-day” game between the fathers and pep rally to kick-off the upcoming season. The dads all tried hard and likely needed several ice packs following their touch-football game, while the actual football team, band and cheer …
Read More »2021 Red Oak grad Evans headed to Texas A&M for sophomore season
KBEC Sports report BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — Red Oak alumna Brianna Evans is headed to the SEC for her sophomore season. Evans, a 2021 Red Oak graduate and middle infielder, will suit up for Texas A&M following her transfer from Oklahoma State over the summer. “Brianna will bring depth to our team both …
Read More »5A No. 1 Midlothian takes 18-1 record into first-ever district match against Midlothian Heritage
KBEC Sports report The Midlothian Lady Panthers opened the season with a home sweep of Keller Timber Creek and did not look back — for 18 consecutive matches. The Lady Panthers dropped the opening set of that opening match, 20-25. They quickly recovered to run out the ensuing three sets …
Read More »3 Ellis County grads to help No. 23 SAGU volleyball during Moore’s 22nd season
SPECIAL to KBEC Sports Caldwell, ID – The Southwestern Assemblies of God University volleyball team is set for the first serve of its 2022 campaign. There will be three Ellis County student-athletes helping lead that charge into The College of Idaho Tournament. The trio hailing from around the county includes sophomore …
Read More »Jerreth Sterns shines in first-ever NFL preseason appearance, works to make Tampa roster
SPECIAL to KBEC Sports When you catch 150 passes in a 14-game season, it’s pretty clear you don’t miss anything thrown your way. For Jerreth Sterns, that currently includes his first NFL opportunity. Sterns grabbed that opportunity smoothly on Saturday night when he made his professional debut for the Tampa …
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