The Ennis Lions defeated the Waxahachie Indians 21-13 in the 98th Battle of 287 on Friday, Aug. 30 at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie. The all-time series is now tied at 48-48-2. All photos by KBEC Sports photojournalist Kirk Holt.
Read More »Ennis uses defense to steal Battle of 287 from Waxahachie Indians
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE Friday night was a far cry from the offensive showcases previously featured in the Battle of 287, especially those with Sam Harrell leading the Ennis Lions charge. Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium instead played host to a second-half defensive effort that afforded Harrell …
Read More »No. 17 Red Oak falls to Denton Braswell in season-opener
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Despite a spectacular statistical night, the state-ranked Red Oak offense sputtered when it mattered most in a season-opening loss against Denton Braswell. The upstart Broncos built a three-score lead by halftime and cruised home with the 48-27 victory. Braswell outgained Red Oak 490 …
Read More »2019 Ellis County high school football previews
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports High school football is back in Texas. Sorry, but that’s the best lede we could come up with ahead of the 2019 Texas high school football season. But, boy, is Ellis County primed to continue to be one of the state’s premier regions …
Read More »Shelby Martin selected to AAC Preseason All-Conference Team
SPECIAL to KBEC Sports GREENVILLE, N.C. East Carolina junior setter Shelby Martin has been named to the American Athletic Conference Volleyball Preseason All-Conference Team, according to an announcement by the league this past Thursday. The 2016 Waxahachie graduate also received the honor prior to her sophomore campaign. Martin, who earned second-team all-conference …
Read More »2017 Waxahachie baseball alum signs with DI Northwestern State
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports One Waxahachie baseball alumnus helped comprise the 19-member recruiting class announced Monday by Northwestern State University. Levi David, a 2017 Waxahachie graduate, signed with the Division-I university in Natchitoches, Louisiana following two years on the diamond at McLennan Community College in Waco. The …
Read More »KBEC announces broadcast schedule for 2019 Waxahachie football season
The return of the high school football season also means the return of “The Voice of the Indians” Ken Roberts and longtime coach Mike Turner to the KBEC airwaves. The local radio station will once again broadcast all of the Waxahachie Indians action on the gridiron this season. This season …
Read More »Hope David commits to Tarleton State ahead of senior season
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE A two-sport Waxahachie student-athlete has announced her commitment to a Division II softball powerhouse. Senior slugger Hope David made her decision to attend Tarleton State University official via Twitter on Monday, Aug. 19. “I am beyond blessed to announce that I will …
Read More »Runnin’ Indians to host golf tournament to benefit Waxahachie basketball, Alzheimer’s research
WAXAHACHIE The Waxahachie Runnin’ Indians and Fastbreak Club are quickly finalizing plans to host the inaugural Dr. David Williams & Coach Jack Aldridge Celebration Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held Monday, Sept. 16 at the Waxahachie Country Club, with all proceeds to benefit the Runnin’ Indians basketball program and …
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