By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Troubles along the backline and passing game spelled disaster for the Waxahachie Lady Indians in the 6A volleyball playoffs on Tuesday. The Lady Indians opened the 6A Region II area championship against Sachse with a 27-25 victory. They then battled to …
Read More »Curry, Moore and Jones make Waxahachie High history in 6A XC state championship meet
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The historic season for the Waxahachie Lady Indian cross-country team came to an impressive end Tuesday afternoon in the 6A state championships. For the first time in program history, the Lady Indians advanced three runners — seniors Emma Curry and Alyson Moore and …
Read More »The Press Box: Wigintons talk Midlothian Heritage football :(Nov. 16, 2020)
This week’s episode of “The Press Box” featured an in-depth conversation with Midlothian Heritage head football coach Lee Wiginton and his son and senior standout, Haydon, plus conversations from the hardwood. On-air hosts Seth Sims, Tater Beard and Brian Stevens first spoke at length with Midlothian head volleyball coach Shain …
Read More »Last-second field goal, over 400 rushing yards lead Waxahachie to third-consecutive win
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Over 400 rushing yards and one heck of a second-half comeback by the Waxahachie Indians led to a 40-yard Clyde Melick game-winning field as the clock expired Friday night. The kick came with three seconds to play and after an impressive seven-play …
Read More »Williams nets 36 to continue Lady Indians’ hot start to 2020 hoops season
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Senior guard Mya Williams scored 36 points in three quarters to lead the Waxahachie Lady Indians over South Oak Cliff on Tuesday. The victory was the second in three games for the Lady Indians, who previously defeated Irving MacArthur (59-54) and …
Read More »Sanders, second-half defense lead Red Oak to crucial 4-5A win against Midlothian
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 …
Read More »West, Williams and Adames lead Life Waxahachie girls’ XC to 4A state championship meet
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 …
Read More »7 Waxahachie student-athletes sign NLIs to continue playing careers
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 …
Read More »Waxahachie football clinches first-ever 6A playoff berth
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 …
Read More »Win and the Indians are in: Waco High’s forfeit flips playoff switch in 11-6A
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 …
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