Midlothian

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports MIDLOTHIAN — Two facets of the Midlothian Panthers shined in the first half Thursday night against Cleburne. The Panther defense then completely dominated the second half en route to a 47-15 District 4-5A Division I victory at Midlothian ISD Multipurpose Stadium.  Senior quarterback …

This is an ongoing report and will be updated frequently through Saturday afternoon. Check back early and often! (4-0, 1-0) WAXAHACHIE 39, (1-3, 0-1) Cedar Hill 21 — FINAL The Indians made the short drive to face the (1-2) Cedar Hill Longhorns for a 7 p.m. kickoff on Friday. It …

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports BURLESON — The Midlothian Heritage defense held Burleson to 43 second-half yards in a 38-7 district-opening rout on Thursday. Junior quarterback Carter Rutenbar accounted for all 4 offensive touchdowns for the (4-0, 1-0) Jaguars in their District 5-5A Divison II opener at Burleson …

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports MIDLOTHIAN — The only force to stop the Midlothian Heritage offense Friday night was the game clock. Had it not’ve hit triple zeros, the Jaguars might still be adding to their 63-7 lead against Cleburne at Midlothian ISD Multipurpose Stadium.  Midlothian Heritage needed …

This is an ongoing report and will be updated frequently through Saturday afternoon. Check back early and often! (2-0) WAXAHACHIE 14, (0-2) Arlington Lamar 6 — FINAL Waxahachie led 14-6 at the half against host Arlington Lamar at Cravens Field. The Tribe defense forced four first-half turnovers and the lead …

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports MIDLOTHIAN — The Midlothian Panther defense flexed on the visiting Ennis Lions in a dialed-down version of a US Highway 287 battle on Thursday. Midlothian held the visiting Lion offense to 197 total yards at Midlothian ISD Multipurpose Stadium to pick up the …

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports Midlothian Heritage quarterback Carter Rutenbar accounted for four total touchdowns to lead the 10th-ranked Jaguars by 4A No. 4 Stephenville. Those efforts led to his selection as the inaugural Methodist Midlothian Medical Center Player of the Week for Ellis County. Runtenbar completed …

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports ARLINGTON — It is tough to say whether a defensive showcase or an offensive learning curve was unveiled between Midlothian and Arlington Sequin Thursday night at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington.  The Cougars carried a 7-0 lead into the half and built a …

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports Don’t let the heat trick the senses — the boys of fall are back. The Texas high school football season officially kicks off Thursday, Aug. 24, and fans of Ellis County programs should have plenty of reasons to cheer throughout the 2023 …

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports MIDLOTHIAN — A raucous student section and one senior’s signature game helped reignite the Midlothian Heritage Jaguars and fuel a five-set, come-from-behind victory against crosstown rival Midlothian.  The Jaguars won the first, fourth and fifth sets at home Tuesday against the neighboring Lady …