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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.

The Press Box: Ep. 6 (Dec. 9, 2019): All-Ellis County volleyball announcements

A KBEC Sports report  This week’s episode of The Press Box announced the superlative winners of the 2019 KBEC Sports All-Ellis County volleyball teams! Hosts Brian Stevens and Seth Sims spoke with head coaches Mollie McBride (Ovilla Christian), Sandy Faussett-Stoops (Waxahachie) and Hope Porter (Red Oak), as well as student-athletes …

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2019 KBEC Sports All-Ellis County volleyball superlatives announced

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Superlative honors for the 2019 KBEC Sports All-Ellis County volleyball teams were announced live on-air Monday night, Dec. 9. The announcement highlights individual accomplishments on and off the court. All superlative honorees will be presented with a commemorative bobblehead. For more information on …

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The Press Box: Ep. 5 (Dec. 2, 2019)

This week’s episode of The Press Box focuses on the third round results of the UIL football playoffs and the upcoming regional finals, including interviews with head coaches Chris Ross (Red Oak), Lee Wiginton (Midlothian Heritage) and Sam Harrell (Ennis). Hosts Brian Stevens and Seth Sims also previewed the Ellis …

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KBEC Sports announces 2019 All-Ellis County volleyball teams

KBEC Sports report Year in and year out, Ellis County is blessed with a plethora of volleyball talent and this season was no different. The 2019 season saw Ovilla Christian win its second consecutive TAPPS 2A state championship, Red Oak, Midlothian and Midlothian Heritage reach their respective regional tournaments and …

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Jalen Reagor, 2017 Waxahachie grad, declares for NFL Draft after junior season at TCU

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Jalen Reagor is headed to the National Football League following three seasons at Texas Christian University. The speedy wide receiver and 2017 Waxahachie High graduate announced his decision to enter the NFL first-year player draft via Twitter on Monday morning. Reagor, who is …

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No. 7 Red Oak falls behind early against No. 1 Aledo in 5A regional semifinal

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Two first-half turnovers and a pair of missed scoring opportunities spelled disaster for the No. 7 (11-2) Red Oak Hawks against No. 1 (12-1) Aledo on Saturday night in the 5A Division II Region II regional semifinals at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Aledo …

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Football roundup: 3 Ellis County teams look to advance to regional championship

KBEC Sports report Midlothian Heritage, Ennis and state-ranked Red Oak all took to the gridiron for post-Thanksgiving high school football action Friday. Final scores, photo galleries, recaps and reaction will be available via hyperlinks below as the scores become final. Frisco 0, ENNIS 17 — FINAL MIDLOTHIAN HERITAGE 28, Palestine …

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GALLERY: 7 Waxahachie student-athletes ink NLIs to continue careers

A KBEC Sports report Seven Waxahachie student-athletes recently signed a National Letter of Intent to continue their playing careers during the NCAA early signing period. The ceremonial signings took place in front of friends, family, teammates and coaches on Wednesday, Nov. 13 inside the Performing Arts Center on the campus …

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