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3 Ellis County grads to help No. 23 SAGU volleyball during Moore’s 22nd season

SPECIAL to KBEC Sports Caldwell, ID – The Southwestern Assemblies of God University volleyball team is set for the first serve of its 2022 campaign. There will be three Ellis County student-athletes helping lead that charge into The College of Idaho Tournament.  The trio hailing from around the county includes sophomore …

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Jerreth Sterns shines in first-ever NFL preseason appearance, works to make Tampa roster

SPECIAL to KBEC Sports When you catch 150 passes in a 14-game season, it’s pretty clear you don’t miss anything thrown your way. For Jerreth Sterns, that currently includes his first NFL opportunity. Sterns grabbed that opportunity smoothly on Saturday night when he made his professional debut for the Tampa …

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Midlothian football counting down to kickoff; continuing support of longtime assistant coach

KBEC Sports report The Midlothian Panthers hosted the annual Blue-White spring football game ahead of a busy summer break that included a trip to the championship bracket of the Texas 7-0n-7 state tournament in College Station. KBEC Sports was on-hand to capture the spring game, which included a new-look spread …

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Waxahachie grad Peyton Graham drafted by Detroit Tigers in 2nd round of MLB Draft, makes debut

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sport The Waxahachie baseball program produced its second-ever second-round pick Sunday night when the Detroit Tigers made the call to shortstop Peyton Graham. Graham, a 6-foot-4 shortstop and 2019 graduate of Waxahachie High, was the 51st selection in the 2022 Major League Baseball first-year …

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Garrett family expands its KBEC, Waxahachie investment into The Texas Theater

By KBEC staff Miranda Lambert once sang on the stage of the Texas Theater in downtown Waxahachie. A Johnny Cash-themed satellite radio show even once broadcasted live from the third story. Thanks to a local family dedicated to preserving and promoting Waxahachie, The Texas Theater will once again have its …

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Red Oak grad helps SAGU softball win first-ever national title in program history

KBEC Sports report Kansas City, MO – For the first time in program history, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University softball team has the label of being a national champion.  A recent Red Oak graduate played a key role in the victory and the season-long success, too.  The Lady Lions captured …

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Ennis’ Gilkey named top-10 QB recruit in Texas ahead of senior campaign

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The Ennis Lions will soon embark on the 2022 football season with one of the most prolific and highly regarded signal-callers to call Texas home. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football recently released its top-10 quarterback list for the senior Class of 2023, and Ennis’ Jackson …

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Waxahachie hurlers toss no-hitter, shut out to sweep No. 14 Bryan in 6A bi-district championship

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — The Bryan Vikings entered a 6A bi-district series against Waxahachie having lost just thrice all season. They were also the 14th-ranked team in the class and the champions of District 12-6A. Waxahachie, meanwhile, clinched a playoff spot in the final week of …

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Thomas’ no-no sets stage for Waxahachie baseball playoff run

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports WAXAHACHIE — The script couldn’t have been written much better as the Indians dogpiled their ace Tuesday evening at historic Paul Richards Park. In an age where student-athletes and families flock to the “next” opportunity, high school or select team, Waxahachie senior Jared Thomas …

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PKs and heartbreak: Midlothian Heritage girls’ soccer ends incredible 5-year run in 3rd state championship match

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports GEORGETOWN — Dreams of a back-to-back fairytale came to a heartbreaking end for the Midlothian Heritage girls’ soccer team on Thursday. Heritage walked onto the pitch at Bernard E. Birkelbach Field in Georgetown as the 4A girls’ soccer defending state champions. They exited …

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