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WHY IS TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SO SPECIAL?

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Wed, 08/18/2021 - 14:26
In Texas, the passion people have for football is as big as the state. Only those who live in Texas understand what it’s like to be engulfed in the atmosphere of a Texas high school football game.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR ELLIS COUNTY TEAMS

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Wed, 08/18/2021 - 14:25
2021 ENNIS LIONS Thursday, August 19 Mansfield Legacy (S) Away TBD Friday, August 27 Red Oak Home 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 3 Keller Fossil Ridge (SN) Home 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 10 Waxahachie Away 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 17 Greenville (D) Away 7:30 p.m.
WR Triston Edwards (13) splits defenders and runs up field after catching a pass from Joshua Erving (2). Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

WR Triston Edwards (13) splits defenders and runs up field after catching a pass from Joshua Erving (2). Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Hawks bounce back, defeat Midlothian 46-35

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Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:59
After a tough loss on the road to Colleyville-Heritage last week, the Hawks bounced back with a 46-35 win over District rival Midlothian HS, in what may have been the Hawks best all-around team performance.

Waxahachie 21, Mansfield 7

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Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:57
MANSFIELD – Brandon Hawkins Jr. scored two touchdowns and accounted for 220 total yards to lead Waxahachie over Mansfield 21-7 and into the playoffs. Waxahachie (4-4, 3-2 District 11-6A) used the run game to dictate tempo. Running back Shawn Cherry added a touchdown and 73 yards on the ground.

Wilmer-Hutchins 31, Kaufman 28

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Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:56
Wilmer-Hutchins will face defending state runner-up Waco La Vega (8-2) next week at a date and site to be determined.   KF – Derek Clamon 3 run (Andres Gallegos kick). WH – Jalin Moore 45 pass from Andre Henderson (Landan Ontiveros kick). KF – Derek Clamon 8 run (Andres Gallegos kick).

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR NOVEMBER 12-13

Ellis123
Wed, 11/11/2020 - 14:28
Ennis vs Forney (Senior Night), Friday, November 13, Home, 7:30 p.m. Ferris vs Sunnyvale (2020 State Championships), Thursday, November 12, Away, 7:00 p.m. Italy vs Rio Vista (2020 State Championships), Thursday, November 12, TBD, 7:00 p.m.
QB Chris Parson (1) scrambles out of the pocket looking downfield for an open receiver. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

QB Chris Parson (1) scrambles out of the pocket looking downfield for an open receiver. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Colleyville Heritage defense comes up big against Red Oak, 27-13

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Wed, 11/11/2020 - 14:25
Unbeaten Colleyville Heritage is alone atop District 4-5A Division 1 after the Panther defense came up big early and late Friday night in a 27-13 victory over Red Oak at Mustang-Panther Stadium.