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Duncanville transfer Chris Parson (1) came in as QB and sparked some life into the Hawks offense with his ability to extend plays, both with his legs and arm. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures

Top ranked Ennis dominates Red Oak 52-21

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:05

RED OAK – Without notice, and without warning, one round of fireworks exploded in the Red Oak sky at halftime of the Hawks game against Ennis, turning some heads in the home team’s stands. The display was apt and the timing appropriate: Ennis, the preseason No.

Waxahachie wins season opener 34-7 over Copperas Cove

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:03

COPPERAS COVE – Shawn Cherry motored for 199 yards on 20 carries to lead Waxahachie past Copperas Cove 34-7 Friday night in the season opener for both teams at Bulldawg Stadium. In a first half defensive struggle, Waxahachie kicker Clyde Melick started the scoring with a pair of field goals.

Midlothian outruns Fort Worth Brewer 35-17

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:02

MIDLOTHIAN – Dillon Lampkins led the way for Midlothian with 82 rushing yards and two touchdowns on eight carries in a 35-17 win over Fort Worth Brewer on Friday. Nine players logged rushing attempts for Midlothian (1-0), which finished with 252 total rushing yards on 39 carries as a team.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL AREA SCORES (September 24-25)

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:01

Ferris vs Canton (canceled) Italy 42, Meridian 6 Liberty Eylau 49, Life Waxahachie 21 Grandview 56, Maypearl 13 Springtown 24, Midlothian Heritage 17 Jonesboro 59, Milford 14 Rice 29, Palmer 28

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR SEPTEMBER 24 – 25

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:32

Ennis vs Red Oak, Friday, September 25, Away, 7:30 p.m. Ferris vs Canton, Friday, September 25, Away, 7:30 p.m. Italy vs Meridian, Friday, September 25, Away, 7:30 p.m. Life Waxahachie vs Liberty Eylau, Friday, September 25, Away, 7:30 p.m.

QB Jayden Saxon (4) completes pass over the middle to Kort Holley (10). Photo by Kirk Holt.

Italy rolls over Mildred, 42-6

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:26

ITALY – The Italy Gladiators started fast and never slowed down in a 42-6 win over the Mildred Eagles Friday night in Italy. Jayden Saxon started the scoring for the Gladiators on a 17-yard run on their opening drive.

Ferris takes care of Farmersville for homecoming, 17-10

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:24

FERRIS – Nate Aguinaga rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown as Ferris used a late defensive stand to hold off Farmersville. Farmersville’s bid to tie the score in the final minute ended on a deflected fourth-down pass in the end zone.

4th quarter magic runs out – Paris 28, Heritage 14

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:23

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Heritage has grown accustomed to playing nail-biting fourth quarters, but it has always been able to find some late magic to stay unbeaten. On Friday, that magic disappeared amid a plethora of fourth-down gambles that didn’t pay off.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR SEPTEMBER 17 – 18

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Wed, 09/16/2020 - 11:20

Ennis vs Midlothian (Scrimmage), Thursday, September 17, Home, 6:00 p.m. Ferris vs Farmersville (Homecoming), Friday, September 18, Home, 7:00 p.m. Italy vs Mildred, Friday, September 18, Home, 7:30 p.m. Life Waxahachie vs Caddo Mills (Homecoming), Friday, September 18, Home, 7:30 p.m.

Ferris Quarterback Nate Aguinaga ran 24 times for 112 yards and a touchdown in the loss to Quinlan. Photo by Kirk Holt.

Quinlan’s ground game wears down Ferris defense, 32-16

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Wed, 09/16/2020 - 11:10

FERRIS – Ja’Donovan Williams rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns as unbeaten Quinlan Ford pulled away late for a 32-16 win over Ferris. Williams provided the go-ahead score on a 12-yard run with 7:24 remaining to put Ford ahead to stay.