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Todd Alexander steps down as Waxahachie head football coach following 6A playoff berth

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Following the first-ever 6A postseason berth in program history, Waxahachie head football coach Todd Alexander announced his plans to step down Thursday morning. Alexander first informed his coaching staff and then the returning players shortly before the first class bell rang. He notified …

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Waxahachie Runnin’ Indians climb 6A state poll following dominant district week

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — To say the state-ranked Waxahachie Runnin’ Indians dominated their first two district basketball games would be an understatement. Waxahachie (9-2, 2-0 in 11-6A) limited both of its first two District 11-6A opponents — Waco Midway and Mansfield Lake Ridge — to …

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Life Waxahachie’s Jordynn West donates 30 pairs of cleats, spikes to The Bahamas

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports One Life Waxahachie freshman has already begun to utilize the platform provided to her by athletics. Those efforts will soon be felt in the Caribbean — again. Jordynn West, 14, spent her Thanksgiving break collecting 30 pairs of running shoes and track spikes …

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Waxahachie unable to capitalize in 6A bi-district round against Temple

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The magical first-ever run to the Class 6A football playoffs came to a screeching halt for the Waxahachie Indians on Friday in Temple. The Indians had their opportunities to take the lead or remain close early in the 6A Division II bi-district contest …

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Shorthanded No. 4 Waxahachie routes No. 12 San Antonio Wagner

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The fourth-ranked Waxahachie Runnin’ Indians downright outplayed visiting No. 12 San Antonio Wagner on Friday evening. They pulled off the 71-48 win without leading scorers and seniors CJ Noland and Montez Young Jr. Noland and Young are out with injuries and are eyeing returns …

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Life Waxahachie girls’ XC finishes top-5 at 4A state championship meet

By KBEC Sports | Contributions from Life Schools The Life Waxahachie Lady Mustang cross-country team recently made program history with its first-ever top-ten finish at the 4A state meet. The Lady Mustangs ultimately placed fifth on Nov. 24 at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock. Life Waxahachie’s impressive fifth-place finish …

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Midseason audible: Brandon Hawkins Jr flourishing at QB for playoff-bound Waxahachie

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Three seasons ago, Brandon Hawkins Jr. was working as a cornerback for the Waxahachie Indians on the gridiron. BJ, as he is more commonly referred to, then starred as a wide receiver during his junior campaign in 2019. He is now taking snaps …

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Top-3 showdown: Waxahachie Runnin’ Indians defeat Richardson in 6A heavyweight bout

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The third-ranked Waxahachie Runnin’ Indians “upset” 6A No. 2 Richardson on Friday evening behind a stellar second half.  TABC No. 3 (4-1) Waxahachie led No. 2 (2-1) Richland by as many as nine points and trailed by as much as six during the …

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Goal-line stand helps Waxahachie football to fourth consecutive 11-6A victory

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Five-and-a-half feet proved to be the difference Friday afternoon at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium.  Facing a fourth-and-goal situation from the Waxahachie 13-yard line, Waco High quarterback Sean Mooney quickly connected with Remond O’neal in the left flat. The wide receiver turned upfield and …

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Waxahachie Lady Indian volleyball falls to Sasche in 6A area playoffs

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Troubles along the backline and passing game spelled disaster for the Waxahachie Lady Indians in the 6A volleyball playoffs on Tuesday. The Lady Indians opened the 6A Region II area championship against Sachse with a 27-25 victory. They then battled to …

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