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Wiginton named 2020 Grant Teaff Coaching Beyond the Game award-winner

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Faithful fans of the Midlothian Heritage football program are well aware of Lee Wiginton’s coaching prowess. The Jaguars, after all, have quickly blossomed into a perennial power in Class 4A. High school coaches — and not just of the football variety — will …

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The Press Box: Ep. 8 (Dec. 23, 2019): Football standouts talk NLI signings

This week’s episode of The Press Box featured two in-studio interviews with recent Division I football signees plus a recap of the Texas high school football state championships and the ongoing basketball season. Hosts Brian Stevens and Seth Sims first spoke with brothers and Waxahachie standout wide receivers Josh and …

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Richardson leads Texas A&M defense to Texas Bowl win against #25 Oklahoma State

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports The entire country had the privilege to see on Friday what Waxahachie had learned long ago: Demani Richardson is really, really good at football. And it took just a few minutes of game time in the Texas Bowl for the Texas A&M freshman …

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Waxahachie grad helps Austin Westlake to 6A DII state football title

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports A 2008 Waxahachie graduate and former standout athlete stood with his team atop the Texas high school football world on Saturday. Boomer Collins, a current Austin Westlake assistant coach, helped coach the Chaparrals to a victory in the 6A Division II state championship …

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Texas high school state football championships: Dates, times and TV schedules

The high school football season comes to an end this week in Texas and AT&T Stadium in Arlington will once again play host to all 12 state championship games. And, for a second consecutive year, all 12 games will be broadcast live on Fox Sports Southwest. A complete state championship …

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The Press Box: Ep. 7 (Dec. 16, 2019): Boys’ hoops and football state championships

This week’s episode of The Press Box featured in-depth discussions on the ongoing high school boys’ basketball season and a preview of this week’s state football championships. Hosts Brian Stevens and Seth Sims spoke with head boys’ basketball coaches Greg Gober (Waxahachie), Jerrel Chumley (Ferris) and Jason Sasser (Red Oak), …

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Life Waxahachie names new head football coach

KBEC Sports report Just over three weeks after its head coach stepped down, the Life Waxahachie football program is officially under new leadership. Well, kind of. Scott Thrush, Director of Athletics for Life Schools, announced the promotion Friday of Micah Stanley from offensive coordinator to head football coach for the …

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The Press Box: Ep. 5 (Dec. 2, 2019)

This week’s episode of The Press Box focuses on the third round results of the UIL football playoffs and the upcoming regional finals, including interviews with head coaches Chris Ross (Red Oak), Lee Wiginton (Midlothian Heritage) and Sam Harrell (Ennis). Hosts Brian Stevens and Seth Sims also previewed the Ellis …

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Jalen Reagor, 2017 Waxahachie grad, declares for NFL Draft after junior season at TCU

By Travis M. Smith | KBEC Sports Jalen Reagor is headed to the National Football League following three seasons at Texas Christian University. The speedy wide receiver and 2017 Waxahachie High graduate announced his decision to enter the NFL first-year player draft via Twitter on Monday morning. Reagor, who is …

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