Ferris Texas

OPINION: Smart parents can prevent school shootings

Ellis123
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 11:40
“He was on our radar.”How many times have we heard that after a mass shooting at a high school or a shopping mall?We heard it for the umpteenth time again last week after a disturbed 14-year-old kid in Georgia took a rifle to school and killed two students, two teachers, and injured nine others.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (September 12, 2024)

Ellis123
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 11:32
CROOKED AS THE BRAZOS“The [debate] challenge for the vice president is really twofold. One, sometimes knowing the facts too well gets in the way of giving the broader vision. … But the other challenge is the bar for her is so much higher because the bar for Trump is so low.
Sophomore running back Kingston McAdams (15) was bottled up by the Seguin defense for most of the night, managing only 66 yards on 11 carries. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Sophomore running back Kingston McAdams (15) was bottled up by the Seguin defense for most of the night, managing only 66 yards on 11 carries. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Red Oak taken apart by Arlington Seguin, 50-14

Ellis123
Wed, 09/11/2024 - 11:05
RED OAK – Chevy Andrews passed for three touchdowns and ran for two more to lead Arlington Seguin over Red Oak at Goodloe Stadium.Andrews threw for 259 yards, with two touchdown passes going to Caterrious Brown, who caught 10 passes for 187 yards.Arlington Seguin’s defense scored two touchdowns.
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

Ellis123
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.

Italy beats Chilton for first win, 21-6

Ellis123
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)

Ellis123
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)

Ellis123
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 p.
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

Ellis123
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.
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

Ellis123
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.