By Annaleise Saenz | SPECIAL to KBEC Sports The Waxahachie swim team proved to be quite a bit faster than Duncanville and South Grand Prairie in a 6A tri-meet held this past week. The meet was held Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the Duncanville ISD Natatorium. The Lady Indians dominated the …
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 »Waxahachie sweeps Midway, moves closer to 20th consecutive volleyball playoff berth
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports A tradition two decades in the making will soon continue for the Waxahachie Lady Indian volleyball team. The Lady Indians swept visiting Hewitt Midway — 25-18, 25-21, 25-23 — in a District 11-6A showdown Tuesday at Mike Turner Gymnasium. Waxahachie improved to 28-14 …
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 …
Read More »No. 4 Ennis football continues undefeated regular season following bye week
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports FORNEY — The still-undefeated No. 4 Ennis Lions took care of district business Friday on the road against North Forney. The Lions left little doubt, per usual. Ennis (6-0, 3-0 in 8-5A Division II) ultimately turned a 28-7 halftime lead into a 42-13 …
Read More »Waxahachie nearly spoils Cedar Hill homecoming behind defensive showcase
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports CEDAR HILL — The Cedar Hill Longhorns needed every minute of their homecoming to stave off a Waxahachie upset Friday night at Longhorn Stadium. Make no mistake about it: Waxahachie dominated all but the final three minutes of the District 7-6A contest. The Indians …
Read More »Ellis County Football Friday Roundup: Week 7 (Oct. 8)
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Following a week that saw seven Ellis County football programs enjoy a bye, the action returned Friday for a near full-slate of district action with plenty of playoff implications on the line. Stats, standout players and recaps will be added throughout the weekend. …
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