By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Wednesday evening might’ve marked the first time in modern history that Ennis and Waxahachie fans simultaneously cheered as a runner crossed home plate. The previously thought-to-be-absurd celebration came when 2021 Ennis graduate Mattie Beakley drilled a single into left field at Lady …
Read More »GALLERY: Inaugural All-Ellis County All-Star baseball game held
The first-ever All-Ellis County All-Star baseball game was held Thursday, July 1 at historic Paul Richards Park in Waxahachie. The game featured an East and West team comprised exclusively of county student-athletes and coached by volunteers. A link to the game recap, which saw the West team win 10-3, will …
Read More »GALLERY: First-ever All-Ellis County All-Star softball game
The first-ever All-Ellis County All-Star softball game was held Wednesday, June 30 at Lady Indian Park on the campus of Waxahachie High School. The game featured an East and West team comprised exclusively by county student-athletes and coached by volunteers. A link to the game recap, which saw the East …
Read More »First-ever All-Ellis County All-Star Week set to begin June 29; featuring baseball, softball standouts
KBEC Sports report For the first time in the history of Ellis County athletics, the top high school baseball and softball talent will be collectively on display during the upcoming All-Ellis County All-Star Week. The three-day showcase is under the coordination of KBEC 1390AM/99.1FM and is powered by the National Worldwide Education …
Read More »GALLERY: Midlothian Heritage wins second 4A girls’ soccer state title
The Midlothian Heritage girls’ soccer team won its second 4A state championship on Friday by defeating Corpus Christi Calallen, 6-nil, at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown. For the full recap, CLICK HERE! PHOTO GALLERY All photos by Fred Phipps and Travis M. Smith/KBEC Sports
Read More »Back on top! Burrows’ hat trick helps Midlothian Heritage to second 4A state soccer title
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Jules Burrows sat in the stands at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown as a sixth-grader when Rachel Allen was hoisted into the air by teammates following Midlothian Heritage winning the 2018 girls’ soccer state championship. She vividly remembers the 2-1 victory against Jasper, which …
Read More »Back to the ball: Midlothian Heritage girls’ soccer returns to 4A state title match
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Though it wasn’t known at the time, a Hannah Dorsey goal in the 16th minute Tuesday evening served as the perfect precursor. The goal came on a loose ball in front of the Celina goal at Dragon Stadium in Southlake during the 4A …
Read More »All 4 Midlothian ISD soccer teams win district, bi-district championships
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The City of Midlothian has continued its dominance on the soccer pitch, as all four varsity programs have once again and officially claimed district titles. And, following Friday’s tilts, each of the four has also won their respective bi-district championships too. Again. This …
Read More »‘We are starting a legacy’: No. 12 Midlothian Heritage girls’ hoops begins playoff run
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports MIDLOTHIAN — For senior forward Liz Schmidt, the 12th-ranked Midlothian Heritage girls’ basketball team has done a little more than simply win their third-consecutive undefeated district championship. The Jaguars, who are absolutely rolling into the Class 4A playoffs, have cemented their legacy. They’ve also …
Read More »Ellis County round-up: Girls’ hoops sees 3 state-ranked, big road upset ahead of playoffs
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports RED OAK — A matchup of two Ellis County and state-ranked 5A teams went down to the wire Tuesday in Red Oak. No. 24 (17-4, 9-1) Midlothian skated by host No. 12 (19-5, 9-1) Red Oak, 33-32. The Lady Hawks had won the previous …
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