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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 2: Midlothian Heritage 22, Kennedale 7

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Wed, 09/08/2021 - 13:27
KENNEDALE — Midlothian Heritage’s Jason Barela ran for 90 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries in a win over Kennedale.After a scoreless first quarter, Heritage scored 15 unanswered points before the half, highlighted by a 41-yard scoop and score by Temerick Johnson.After another Barela...

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 2: Sachse 64, Red Oak 42

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Wed, 09/08/2021 - 13:23
RED OAK — Alex Orji amassed 431 total yards of offense and six touchdowns for Sachse.Sachse scored early and often, with Luke Keefer scoring on a 4-yard touchdown run on Sachse’s first possession. That began a 37-point first quarter for the Mustangs.

WHERE YOUR TEAM IS PLAYING THIS WEEK (September 2-3)

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Wed, 09/01/2021 - 18:25
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Ferris vs BenbrookThursday, September 2 at Benbrook, 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Ennis vs Keller Fossil RidgeFriday, September 3 at home (Senior Night), 7:30 p.m. Italy vs ChiltonFriday, September 3 at Chilton, 7:30 p.m. Life Waxahachie vs AthensFriday, September 3 at...
Red Oak’s La’Kelsey Johnson completed this one-handed catch in the 2nd quarter to help energize the team and set up a touchdown a few plays later.

Red Oak’s La’Kelsey Johnson completed this one-handed catch in the 2nd quarter to help energize the team and set up a touchdown a few plays later.

Red Oak loses 2021 season opener 56-42 to #7 Ennis

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Wed, 09/01/2021 - 18:24
ENNIS – The Ennis Lions opened with two quick touchdowns in the 1st quarter, putting the Red Oak Hawks in a big hole against the #7 ranked 5A team in the state.The Hawks defense found itself out of position and chasing plays until midway through the 2nd quarter.The Hawks offense finally got on...

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 1: Ferris 58, Maypearl 14

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Wed, 09/01/2021 - 18:22
FERRIS – Darrick Willis rushed for 320 yards on the night with four touchdowns for Ferris.Ferris running back Kayden Barnes provided a solid one-two punch for Ferris as he rushed for 133 yards and three touchdowns.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 1: Waxahachie 28, Rowlett 22 (OT)

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Wed, 09/01/2021 - 18:19
WAXAHACHIE – Iverson Young ran for 178 yards and a touchdown to help Waxahachie win in overtime.On the first play of overtime, quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr. delivered a strike to Keith Abney II to give Waxahachie the lead.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 1: Fort Worth Brewer 23, Midlothian 20

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Wed, 09/01/2021 - 18:17
FORT WORTH – Fort Worth Brewer running back Montrail Cushionberry scored a touchdown to go with 95 yards rushing, and quarterback Jaylen Spriggs added 99 yards passing and a touchdown pass to BJ Williams.Midlothian quarterback Chad Ragle connected with receiver Bryant Wesco for a 12-yard score to...

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. Friday, September 24...