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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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...
Yellowjacket 2026 seniors are (left to right) Andrea Arrue (17), Jorge Eguiluz (16), Andre Marquez (14), Ramon Garcia (13), Geovanni Rodriguez (11), Daniel Rodriquez-Rivas (10), Abraham Oliva (9), Kaden Gonzalez (3), Qui’Darwin Cotton (2) and Diego Malpica (0). Photo by Lezley Norris.

Yellowjacket 2026 seniors are (left to right) Andrea Arrue (17), Jorge Eguiluz (16), Andre Marquez (14), Ramon Garcia (13), Geovanni Rodriguez (11), Daniel Rodriquez-Rivas (10), Abraham Oliva (9), Kaden Gonzalez (3), Qui’Darwin Cotton (2) and Diego Malpica (0). Photo by Lezley Norris.

Ferris boys’ soccer beats Godley 3-1, advances to 4A Division 2 playoffs

On Friday, March 13, Ferris took on the Godley Wildcats. The Yellowjackets, riding a four-game winning streak, got scores from Ian Rivas, Kaden Gonzalez, and Daniel Rodriguez-Rivas to beat Godley 3-1 and advance to the 4A Division 2 playoffs.