By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The historic season for the Waxahachie Lady Indian cross-country team came to an impressive end Tuesday afternoon in the 6A state championships. For the first time in program history, the Lady Indians advanced three runners — seniors Emma Curry and Alyson Moore and …
Read More »Last-second field goal, over 400 rushing yards lead Waxahachie to third-consecutive win
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Over 400 rushing yards and one heck of a second-half comeback by the Waxahachie Indians led to a 40-yard Clyde Melick game-winning field as the clock expired Friday night. The kick came with three seconds to play and after an impressive seven-play …
Read More »Williams nets 36 to continue Lady Indians’ hot start to 2020 hoops season
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — Senior guard Mya Williams scored 36 points in three quarters to lead the Waxahachie Lady Indians over South Oak Cliff on Tuesday. The victory was the second in three games for the Lady Indians, who previously defeated Irving MacArthur (59-54) and …
Read More »West, Williams and Adames lead Life Waxahachie girls’ XC to 4A state championship meet
By Chelsea Groomer | SPECIAL to KBEC Sports The Life Waxahachie Lady Mustangs are headed to the 4A state cross-country championships following a stellar showing in the regional meet. Life Waxahachie ultimately placed third in the 4A Region II championships held this past Tuesday at the Jesse Owens Memorial Complex …
Read More »7 Waxahachie student-athletes sign NLIs to continue playing careers
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Seven Waxahachie student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday afternoon to continue their playing careers after high school. Five of those 2021 graduates will soon move on to the NCAA Division-I level. The group was headlined by DI signees CJ Noland …
Read More »Waxahachie football clinches first-ever 6A playoff berth
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Gatorade poured over the head coach Todd Alexander as the game clock struck zeros Friday night. And as the orange cooler then bounced on the turf at Vernon Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, the Waxahachie Indians celebrated their first-ever 6A football playoff berth. Waxahachie …
Read More »Win and the Indians are in: Waco High’s forfeit flips playoff switch in 11-6A
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Waxahachie Indian football faithful, along with all fans of District 11-6A teams, should buckle up for a wild ride Friday night following a decision by district officials. The District 11-6A Executive Committee met this week to discuss the fallout caused by Waco High …
Read More »Hawkins moves to QB, leads Waxahachie to first win against Lake Ridge in 8 years
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports BJ Hawkins moved under center Friday night to lead the Waxahachie Indians to their first victory against Mansfield Lake Ridge since 2012. The 31-21 Waxahachie win at RL Anderson Stadium in Mansfield also locked the Indians into the third seed in the District …
Read More »No. 7 Life Waxahachie girls’ XC remains perfect; both teams qualify for 4A regional championships
By Chelsea Groomer | SPECIAL to KBEC Sports The flawless season continued for the Life Waxahachie Lady Mustang cross-country team on Friday in Hillsboro, as the group ran away with the District 11-4A title. “This is a huge accomplishment for Life School, these young ladies, our coaches and stakeholders,” expressed …
Read More »Waxahachie volleyball secures 19th consecutive playoff appearance
By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Homecoming festivities led to a police escort out of town and a Waxahachie Lady Indian victory on the volleyball court Friday in Waco. The Lady Indians picked up their fourth consecutive District 11-6A victory by sweeping Waco Midway, 25-14, 25-17, 25-18. The victory …
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