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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.

KBEC Sports Player of the Week poll: Oct. 12-17

The week of Oct. 12-17 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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Seven statistical highlights from NFL Sunday

A look at seven statistical highlights from games played at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 18, the sixth week of the 2020 season. The INDIANAPOLIS COLTS overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat Cincinnati, 31-27, in Week 6. Indianapolis is the first team to overcome a deficit …

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Over 800k votes needed to decide KBEC Sports Player of the Week

By KBEC Sports A second volleyball player was selected as the KBEC Sports Player of the week following a record-setting and jawdropping vote total.  Midlothian Heritage senior Elizabeth Schmidt received 440,434 (49.73%) of the 885,686 total votes, just edging Palmer running back Bralen Lopez by 13,142 votes.  Schmidt helped the …

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Waxahachie grad, 2 UTA teammates earn weekly conference honors

By Michael Hill | SPECIAL to KBEC Sports ARLINGTON – After the first two series of the season were postponed and rescheduled due to positive COVID-19 cases, the UT Arlington volleyball team competed this past weekend and finally had players eligible for Sun Belt Conference weekly awards. One of those just …

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KBEC Sports Player of the Week: Oct. 5-9

The week of Oct. 5-9 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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Life Waxahachie leans on defense, big plays to defeat Alvarado, even District 5-4A record

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Life Waxahachie quarterback Colby Grmela took the final snap from the victory formation on Friday night at Mustang Stadium. The knee he took after closed out an impressive 20-14 homecoming win against visiting Alvarado. Life Waxahachie improved to 2-4 on the …

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No. 1 Ennis overpowers Waxahachie in 99th annual Battle of 287

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports  ENNIS — The top-ranked Ennis Lions were simply too much for the visiting Waxahachie Indians in the 99th Battle of 287. Ennis (2-0) had its way with (1-3) Waxahachie in the 38-0 victory Friday night at Lion Memorial Stadium. The win improved the …

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Midlothian Heritage returns to form by trouncing Alvarado in district opener

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports MIDLOTHIAN — The Midlothian Heritage Jaguars snapped a rare two-game skid by thumping Alvardo in their District 5-4A opener on Friday. The Jaguars scored 41 points in the first half on their way to a comfortable 56-23 home victory at Midlothian ISD Multipurpose …

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Turnovers spoil defensive showcase for Waxahachie against Arlington Lamar

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Six turnovers erased an otherwise dominant showing by the Waxahachie Indians against Arlington Lamar on Friday.  Five of those miscues came in the second half and ended each of the Indians’ offensive possessions. Even still, the Tribe had its opportunities late …

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Waxahachie volleyball stays unbeaten in 11-6A with sweep of Cedar Hill

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The Waxahachie Lady Indians continued their strong start to the abbreviated season Friday with a straight-set sweep of Cedar Hill. Waxahachie set the tone early, winning the opening set in convincing fashion, 25-5. The Lady Indians then rolled off 25-11 and 25-15 victories …

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