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Life School RB Kamarion Pearson (9) is swarmed by the Canton defense. Photo by Michael Seiber.

Life School RB Kamarion Pearson (9) is swarmed by the Canton defense. Photo by Michael Seiber.

Canton steamrolls Life Waxahachie, 51-0

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Tue, 09/10/2024 - 18:03
WAXAHACHIE – The Canton Eagles claimed a resounding 51-0 win over the Life Waxahachie Mustangs on the road Friday night.The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third quarter, with the Eagles up by 39 points.Canton’s defense held Life Waxahachie’s offense to just 56 total yards rushing and...

Italy beats Chilton for first win, 21-6

BARRY BYERS / Italy ISD
Tue, 09/10/2024 - 17:40
ITALY – After a back-and-forth struggle early, Italy took control of the game in the second-quarter after a 46 yard keeper by senior quarterback Gared Wood gave the Gladiators a 1st-and-goal opportunity at Chilton’s 1 yard line.

WEEK 2: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (September 5 – 6, 2024)

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Tue, 09/10/2024 - 17:21
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5Milford 27, Lucas Christian 20 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6Avalon 63, Fruitvale 13Ennis 33, Midlothian 59 Ferris 17, Peaster 41Italy 21, Chilton 6Lancaster 27, Aledo 37Life Waxahachie 0, Canton 51Maypearl 34, Mart 36Midlothian Heritage 24, Argyle 49Midlothian 59, Ennis 33Ovilla...

WEEK 2: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (September 5 – 6, 2024)

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Wed, 09/04/2024 - 16:00
Thursday, Sept. 5Milford vs Lucas Christian Academy at home, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6Avalon vs Fruitvale at Fruitvale, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Midlothian (Senior Night) at home, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Peaster at Peaster, 7 p.m.Italy vs Chilton at home, 7 p.m.Life School vs Canton (Senior Night) at home, 7:30...
Running Back Wade Lemons (2) rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns in Waxahachie’s win over Ennis in the 103rd “Battle of 287.” Photo by Fred Phipps.

Running Back Wade Lemons (2) rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns in Waxahachie’s win over Ennis in the 103rd “Battle of 287.” Photo by Fred Phipps.

Waxahachie wins the 103rd ‘Battle of 287,’ tops Ennis 42-14

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Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:40
WAXAHACHIE – Wade Lemons rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns in Waxahachie’s win over Ennis.Lemons gave Waxahachie (1-0) a 15-0 lead in the second quarter with a 4-yard run.In the first possession coming out of halftime, Waxahachie capped off a 75-yard drive with Lemons’ third touchdown, a...
Linebacker Torrall Stocker Jr. (7) and defensive end Kaleb Ross (23) meet at the Mustang’s quarterback for one of the Hawk’s six sacks in the game. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Linebacker Torrall Stocker Jr. (7) and defensive end Kaleb Ross (23) meet at the Mustang’s quarterback for one of the Hawk’s six sacks in the game. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak falls to Colleyville Heritage 32-29

STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:35
GRAPEVINE – The Red Oak Hawk’s first game of the 2024 season was a road trip to Grapevine for a non-district contest.The Hawks came into the 2024 with high expectations after last season’s remarkable playoff run.However, Colleyville Heritage is also a very good 5A program.Both teams showed rust...

Cedar Hill overpowers Midlothian 40 – 7

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Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:32
MIDLOTHIAN – Dayshun Reese-Williams had 171 yards rushing and two touchdowns to lead Cedar Hill over Midlothian 40-7 at Midlothian ISD Stadium.Reese-Williams scored on a 48-yard run to put Cedar Hill (1-0) on the scoreboard.

WEEK 1: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (August 29 – 31, 2024))

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Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:27
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29Avalon 46, Gholson 0  FRIDAY, AUGUST 30Ennis 14, Waxahachie 42Ferris 48, Dallas Madison 21Italy 20, Scurry-Rosser 27Life Waxahachie 0, Van Alstyne 72Maypearl 34, Fairfield 34Midlothian Heritage 3, Stephenville 38Midlothian 7, Cedar Hill 40Palmer 35, Blooming Groove 0Red Oak 29,...

Elected Ellis County officials getting pay increase

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:41
WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously to set the mandatory payment rate for the new fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.Ellis County Judge Todd Little said all rates were implemented into the proposed budget and include all elected officials.
Ashley Nicole Boston

Ashley Nicole Boston

Woman allegedly steals $20,000 from Maypearl Youth Cheer Association

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:39
MAYPEARL – Ellis County resident Ashley Nicole Boston reportedly embezzled almost $20,000 from the Maypearl Youth Cheer Association.Boston was the former president of the association.Reports allege Boston used the money for items such as nail salons, groceries, liquor and direct deposits to a Venmo...