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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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports For a program once a bit void of perennial success, the Midlothian boys’ basketball team is once again headed back to the postseason tournament. The Panthers are taking a head of steam with them, too. The Panthers will ride an 11-game winning streak …

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 …

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 …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports MIDLOTHIAN — A team that made history on the pitch in thrilling fashion has been officially immortalized in stone.  Or, granite, rather. Either way, Midlothian Heritage’s unforgettable victory in the 2018 4A state championship will soon intimidate opposing players and greet endearing supporters as …

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports MIDLOTHIAN — Two Midlothian Heritage big men signed Division-I letters of intent Wednesday to continue their football careers, becoming the fourth and fifth Jaguars in program history to accomplish the career milestone.  The ceremony for Carson Walker (University of Houston) and Coby James (Northwestern …