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Ennis football tickets go on sale, July 25

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Hall of Fame Head Coach Sam Harrell begins his fifth season in the Play It Again, Sam series when Ennis plays at Waxahachie on Aug. 26. The game will take place at Lumpkins Stadium for the third time in four years, and once again a sellout is expected.

Deutsch coaching at Ottawa (Ks)

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One of the most meteoric college athletic careers has been the rise of 2017 Ennis graduate, Maile Deutsch. The All-District First Team softball player has enjoyed a career like few in maroon has ever done.

Shooting star blasts off in Kansas

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Maile Deutsch capped a four-year career at McPherson College by being named the NAIA National Player of the Year in 2021. The 5’6 powerhitter led the nation in batting with a robust .519 average.

Wright shines after QB-to-WR swap

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Dylan Wright, who played at both Ferris and Ennis before transferring to West Mesquite, enjoyed a productive season in the Big Ten at Minnesota last fall.

AD Cole talks Avalon new districts

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When the University Interscholastic League announced changes in classifications in February, it included district alterations. Avalon remains in Class 1A in all sports, as well as holding each team in the larger of two divisions.

Ellis County All-Star games this week

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An encore All-Star week is taking shape for Ellis County softball and baseball players for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14-15, in Waxahachie.

Graff climbs charts at NSU

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Kademon Graff, a former dualsport standout at Ennis, recently concluded an exciting, redshirt sophomore baseball season at Northeastern State University. After transferring from NCAA Division II Emporia State (Ks), the 5’10, 165-pounder earned a starting infield position on a team that posted a 38-18 record this year.

Palmer’s Hernandez transfers to UTSA

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Once described as the Monster Who Ate Pittsburgh by The Ennis News after a dominating performance as a two-way lineman for Palmer, Caleb Hernandez, has secured a scholarship to play at NCAA Division I University of Texas at San Antonio.

Collins moves to NT at Ohio college

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Keeping the dream alive as a remnant of the 2014 state champion Ennis football Lions is fifth year senior Deven Big Dee Collins. Along with teammate Trendon Rolen, the tandem of 300-pound offensive tackles were sophomore bookends that helped pave the way to a 14-2 season and a 38-35 title win over Cedar Park at AT&T Stadium.

Retiring after very rewarding career

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An end of one of the most respected coaching eras ever at Ennis closed its books after 17-years. David Kilpatrick enjoyed a tenure as head coach of the Lady Lions varsity girls’ basketball team.