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Travis M. Smith

Travis M. Smith is the owner and content director of Ellis County Sports and has over a decade of award-winning sports coverage. He most recently served as the digital sports director for KBEC 1390AM/99.1FM. He is the former managing editor of the Waxahachie Daily Light, Midlothian Mirror and Glen Rose Reporter.

Hawkins moves to QB, leads Waxahachie to first win against Lake Ridge in 8 years

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports BJ Hawkins moved under center Friday night to lead the Waxahachie Indians to their first victory against Mansfield Lake Ridge since 2012.  The 31-21 Waxahachie win at RL Anderson Stadium in Mansfield also locked the Indians into the third seed in the District …

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GALLERY: Palmer Bulldogs defeat Mildred on Senior Night

By KBEC Sports The Palmer Bulldogs soundly defeated the Mildred Eagles in a District 7-3A Division II home game, 58-13. The game, held at Bulldog Stadium on Friday, Oct. 2, was also Senior Night for the Palmer Class of 2021. The Palmer offense outgained Mildred 558 total yards to 267 …

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No. 7 Life Waxahachie girls’ XC remains perfect; both teams qualify for 4A regional championships

By Chelsea Groomer | SPECIAL to KBEC Sports The flawless season continued for the Life Waxahachie Lady Mustang cross-country team on Friday in Hillsboro, as the group ran away with the District 11-4A title. “This is a huge accomplishment for Life School, these young ladies, our coaches and stakeholders,” expressed …

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Waxahachie volleyball secures 19th consecutive playoff appearance

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Homecoming festivities led to a police escort out of town and a Waxahachie Lady Indian victory on the volleyball court Friday in Waco. The Lady Indians picked up their fourth consecutive District 11-6A victory by sweeping Waco Midway, 25-14, 25-17, 25-18. The victory …

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No. 10 Cedar Hill escapes Waxahachie with second-half win in 11-6A

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports For the second consecutive week, the Waxahachie Indians met a state-ranked District 11-6A opponent and showed they were more than capable of competing in Texas’ toughest football district.  The Indians did, unfortunately and ultimately, fall to No. 10 (4-0, 2-0) Cedar Hill on …

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GALLERY: 2020 Waxahachie Homecoming Parade

The 2020 Waxahachie High School Homecoming Parade was held Friday afternoon, Oct. 30. Due to roadway construction in downtown, the route began in front of Marvin Elementary and traveled down Brown Street to Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium. GALLERY All photos by Kirk Holt/KBEC Sports

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No. 7 Life Waxahachie girls’ cross country team looks to remain perfect

KBEC Sports report WAXAHACHIE — The Life Waxahachie Lady Mustang cross country team will soon take its flawless season into the District 11-4A meet. Led by two freshmen and a returning sophomore, the varsity girls’ cross-country team has already won each of its first six meets so far this season. …

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KBEC Sports Player of the Week poll: Oct. 19-23

The week of Oct. 19-23 saw these four student-athletes stand just a little taller than the rest. Cast your vote early and often before the poll closes at noon Friday! The KBEC Sports Player of the week is presented by The Press Box and KBEC 1390AM/99.1FM. Each week, the winner of the fan vote …

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Waxahachie to face No. 10 Cedar Hill after opening 11-6A against No. 6 DeSoto

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports DESOTO — There was an opportunity for the Waxahachie Indians to make an early statement Friday night against No. 6 DeSoto.  Unfortunately, the Eagles and their defense returned to earth in plenty of time to secure the 42-6 District 11-6A victory.  With sophomore …

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