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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

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

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

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).
Photo courtesy Getty Images

Photo courtesy Getty Images

Holiday spirits to sip on

FAMILY FEATURES – Despite a holiday season that’s practically guaranteed to feel different than any other, one constant will remain for many: enjoying the tastes of favorite foods and beverages while cozied up at home.

Oak Leaf man dies in one car accident

RED OAK – A 30-year-old Oak Leaf man died Saturday morning when the 1995 black Chevrolet Camera he was driving hit a tree at around 2:28 a.m. Red Oak Police were called to the scene on the service road off the northbound side of Interstate-35.

4 runaways found by Palmer Police

PALMER – The Palmer Police Department quickly located four runaways from the city’s high school and middle school last week. Palmer Criminal Investigative Division Detective L. Armendariz said on Nov.