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WEEK 3 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (September 10 & 11, 2026)

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Wed, 09/09/2026 - 17:11
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Ennis vs Burleson Centennial, 7 p.m. at Burleson Waxahachie vs Denton Guyer, 7 p.m. at Denton   FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Avalon vs Aquilla, 7:30 p.m. (home) Ferris vs Sunnyvale, 7 p.m. (Sunnyvale) Italy vs Clifton (homecoming), 7 p.m. (home) Life School vs Paris North Lamar, 7 p.
Junior running back Taylen Strange (4) took off on a 13-yard touchdown run with 1:55 left to beat Coppell 27-24. Photo by Fred Phipps

Junior running back Taylen Strange (4) took off on a 13-yard touchdown run with 1:55 left to beat Coppell 27-24. Photo by Fred Phipps

Waxahachie switches to the run, beats Coppell, 27-24

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Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:57
  WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie ran the ball on all 11 plays on its game-winning drive, marching 63 yards for a 13-yard touchdown run by Taylen Strange with 1:55 left to beat Coppell 27-24.
Ferris quarterback Tristan Cook (2) threw for 404 yards and 3 TDs, but was also picked off for 3 interceptions. Photo by Michael Seiber

Ferris quarterback Tristan Cook (2) threw for 404 yards and 3 TDs, but was also picked off for 3 interceptions. Photo by Michael Seiber

Ranchview piles up points against Ferris, 51-20

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Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:54
  CARROLLTON – A well-balanced attack led Ranchview over Ferris in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday night. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the 3rd quarter, at which point the Wolves were up by 30 points.

WEEK 2 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (September 4, 2026)

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Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:51
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Ennis 6, Midlothian 7 Ferris 20, Ranchview 51 Italy 14, Chilton 22 Life School 48, Spruce 21 Maypearl 21, Grandview 36 Midlothian 7, Ennis 6 Midlothian Heritage 23, Colleyville Heritage 34 Miilford 86, Waco Van Guard 85 Ovilla Christian 14, Faustina 60 Palmer 22, Grand Saline...
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WEEK 2 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (September 4, 2026)

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Thu, 09/03/2026 - 13:20
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Avalon vs. Methodist Home, 7:30 p.m. (away) Ennis vs. Midlothian, 7 p.m. (home) Ferris vs. Ranchview, 7 p.m. (home) Italy vs. Chilton, 7 p.m. at (home) Life School vs. Spruce, 7:30 p.m. (home) Maypearl vs. Grandview, 7:30 p.m. (home) Midlothian vs. Ennis, 7 p.m.
Waxahachie sophomore wide receiver Jashawn Crayton (8) had seven catches for 193 yards, including touchdown catches of 55, 44 and 50 yards in the blowout. Photo by Fred Phipps

Waxahachie sophomore wide receiver Jashawn Crayton (8) had seven catches for 193 yards, including touchdown catches of 55, 44 and 50 yards in the blowout. Photo by Fred Phipps

‘Battle of 287’ a massacre: Waxahachie 72, Ennis 14

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Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:14
  ENNIS – Waxahachie senior quarterback Jerry Meyer III and his offense took apart Ennis 72-14 in the 105th meeting of the Battle of 287, matching longtime rivals Friday night at Lion Memorial Stadium. The 72 points is the most scored by a one team in the history of the rivalry.
Wide receiver Brandon Bagley (3) was off to the races after a pass from QB Tuhran Square II scoring the Hawks’ first touchdown of the game and 2026 season. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures

Wide receiver Brandon Bagley (3) was off to the races after a pass from QB Tuhran Square II scoring the Hawks’ first touchdown of the game and 2026 season. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures

Red Oak takes care of business, beats Mansfield Summit 20-15

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Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:12
  RED OAK – Despite a kick-off temperature near 100 degrees, moving up in classification (6A) and for the next two years playing their home games in Lancaster, the Red Oak Hawks put together a good enough performance to defeat the Mansfield Summit Jaguars 20-15 on Friday, Aug. 28.
Ferris linebacker Christian Wheelock (27) had four solo tackles and two assists in the win. Photo by Charlotte Dickinson / The Ellis County Press

Ferris linebacker Christian Wheelock (27) had four solo tackles and two assists in the win. Photo by Charlotte Dickinson / The Ellis County Press

Ferris swarms over Pinkston, 53-6

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Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:09
  FERRIS – Ferris’s home opener last Friday, Aug. 28, was brimming with energy, with the bleachers packed and cheers resonating throughout. The band and choreography sustained this vibrant atmosphere, ensuring that the first game was a resounding success.

WEEK 1 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (August 28 & 29, 2026)

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Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:06
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Avalon 27, Oakwood 72 Ennis 14, Waxahachie 72 Ferris 53, Dallas Pinkston 0 Italy 20, Scurry-Rosser 21 Life School 20, Southwest 6 Maypearl 13, Whitney 56 Midlothian 41, Fort Worth Chisholm Trail 15 Midlothian Heritage 21, Stephenville 44 Ovilla Christian 32, Brazosport Christian...