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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »No. 1 Aledo escapes 5A regional final with overtime win against Ennis
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Before the opening kickoff, there was no doubt that a modern-day miracle of sorts would be needed for the Ennis Lions to upset No. 1 Aledo. Those donning maroon inside The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco then saw three miraculous catches, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Ennis defense blanks Frisco to win 5A regional semifinal title
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Someone once claimed that the more things change, like the shift from the I-formation to a spread offense, the more they stay the same. The latter proved to be true Friday afternoon in Frisco, as a Sam Harrell-led Ennis football team is once …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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