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Waxahachie defense outmuscles Grand Prairie, Sullivan scores 3 TDs in final 11-6A tune-up

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports WAXAHACHIE — For an undefeated Class 6A high school football team, it almost feels a little too greedy to label Waxahachie’s Friday home win against Grand Prairie as anything other than stellar. The Indian offense scored on every drive except for two — …

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Texas State commit Jackson Jr. tabbed Methodist Midlothian Player of the Week after 16 tackles, 2 sacks

Ellis County Sports report Jermy Jackson Jr. spearheaded a Waxahachie defense that shut out Arlington Lamar on Friday. The Texas State University commit spent more time in the Lamar backfield than any Viking running back en route to being named the Methodist Midlothian Medical Center Player of the Week for …

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Waxahachie defense forces 4 turnovers, holds Arlington Lamar under 125 yards in win

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports ARLINGTON — The Waxahachie Indian defense improved the Tribe to 2-0 on the season with a 14-6 victory Friday against (0-2) Arlington Lamar at Cravens Field. Through two weeks of the season, the Indian defense has limited Ennis and Arlington Lamar to 334 …

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Midlothian Heritage clobbers Cleburne behind over 400 yards of offense, 4 Rutenbar TDs

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports MIDLOTHIAN — The only force to stop the Midlothian Heritage offense Friday night was the game clock. Had it not’ve hit triple zeros, the Jaguars might still be adding to their 63-7 lead against Cleburne at Midlothian ISD Multipurpose Stadium.  Midlothian Heritage needed …

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Red Oak shutouts Arlington Seguin to start season 2-0 ahead of 4-5A play

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports RED OAK — A touchdown a quarter keeps the doctor away, or however that childhood reminder goes. Either way, (2-0) Red Oak found paydirt once in all four quarters for the 28-0 victory against the visiting (1-1) Arlington Seguin Cougars on Friday night …

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Ellis County Football Friday: Week 2 scores, stats, recaps, reaction and photo galleries

This is an ongoing report and will be updated frequently through Saturday afternoon. Check back early and often! (2-0) WAXAHACHIE 14, (0-2) Arlington Lamar 6 — FINAL Waxahachie led 14-6 at the half against host Arlington Lamar at Cravens Field. The Tribe defense forced four first-half turnovers and the lead …

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Midlothian defense shines, offense shows glimpses in televised 287 win over rival Ennis

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports MIDLOTHIAN — The Midlothian Panther defense flexed on the visiting Ennis Lions in a dialed-down version of a US Highway 287 battle on Thursday. Midlothian held the visiting Lion offense to 197 total yards at Midlothian ISD Multipurpose Stadium to pick up the …

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Rutenbar named Methodist Midlothian Player of the Week after 4 TDs against No. 4 Stephenville

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports Midlothian Heritage quarterback Carter Rutenbar accounted for four total touchdowns to lead the 10th-ranked Jaguars by 4A No. 4 Stephenville. Those efforts led to his selection as the inaugural Methodist Midlothian Medical Center Player of the Week for Ellis County. Runtenbar completed …

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Red Oak defense forces 2 turnovers, HC Robinson gets 1st win against The Colony

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports THE COLONY — The Red Oak defense made the big plays and stops when it mattered most to secure the first win under its new head football coach.  The Melvin Robinson-led Hawks forced two turnovers, returned a blocked kick for a two-point conversion …

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Defense shines, Midlothian falls to Arlington Sequin in 2023 football opener

By Travis M. Smith | Ellis County Sports ARLINGTON — It is tough to say whether a defensive showcase or an offensive learning curve was unveiled between Midlothian and Arlington Sequin Thursday night at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington.  The Cougars carried a 7-0 lead into the half and built a …

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