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 »Padron, Eagles fly by rival Milford to lock into 1A football playoffs
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports An Avalon sophomore led the Eagle offense to a playoff-clinching win on Senior Night. Erick Padron accounted for six total touchdowns to secure the mercy-rule win against in-county rival (2-5, 1-1) Milford, 69-24. Padron rushed 16 times for a game-high 173 yards and …
Read More »Becks, defense move Waxahachie 1 win from second-consecutive 6A playoff berth
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Homecoming proved to be quite the celebration for the Waxahachie Indians on the gridiron in a must-win game. The Indians absolutely dominated the visiting Mansfield Tigers in the second half for a 43-25 win. The District 11-6A victory came in front of …
Read More »Ellis County Football Friday Roundup: Week 9 (Oct. 22)
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Previews, score predictions, stats, standout players and recaps will be added throughout the weekend. All computer projections were 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 …
Read More »GALLERY: 2021 Waxahachie Homecoming Parade
The annual Waxahachie Homecoming Parade was held Friday, Oct. 22 ahead of the Waxahachie volleyball and football games against Mansfield. PHOTO GALLERY All photos by Travis M. Smith/KBEC Sports
Read More »Jerreth Sterns named C-USA Offensive PoW; added to Biletnikoff watch list
SPECIAL to KBEC Sports DALLAS, Texas — Western Kentucky University wide receiver Jerreth Sterns was voted Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. The 2018 Waxahachie graduate is the second Hilltopper wideout to be honored, joining Taywan Taylor after his 166-yard, three-touchdown performance vs. North Texas on Nov. 12, 2016. …
Read More »Midlothian uses big second half to spoil Red Oak homecoming
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports RED OAK — Homecoming night did not quite go according to plan in Red Oak following the crowning of the king and queen. Red Oak (1-6, 1-3 in 4-5A) entered Billy Goodloe Stadium with an opportunity to reassert itself into the 5A playoff picture. …
Read More »Too tough for two halves: No. 5 Duncanville overwhelms Waxahachie after halftime tie
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports There was little doubt that the Waxahachie Indians needed to play a perfect game Friday night to upset No. 5 and nationally-ranked Duncanville. And, for one spectacular half, the Tribe did just that, taking a 3-3 tie into the halftime locker room at …
Read More »Ellis County Football Friday Roundup: Week 8 (Oct. 15)
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Previews, score predictions, stats, standout players and recaps will be added throughout the weekend. All computer rankings were compiled by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football in conjunction with PigskinPrep.com. As always, fans can catch a full recap of all things Ellis County athletics every …
Read More »Midlothian uses ground game for second 4-5A win ahead of Red Oak showdown
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports MIDLOTHIAN — The Midlothian Panthers quite literally ran away with a district victory Friday against Burleson Centennial. As a team, the Panthers rushed 25 times for 115 yards in the opening half. They ended the 29-7 District 4-5A victory with 50 carries for 273 …
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