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Ennis softball trio fuels playoff hopes

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After leading District 14-5A for much of the season, the Ennis softball team had a few hiccups in the second half of the league season that spoiled their bid of winning the district title. Now they are gearing up for post-season play with a fresh wind of optimism.

Mason returns to coach Ennis hoops

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Athletic Director Don Drake announced on Wednesday, April 20, that former Ennis boys basketball Head Coach, Jerry Mason, has been hired to again “lead our program moving forward.”

Palmer pounds Malakoff, 17-6

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Avenging a heart-breaking 11-10 loss at home at the hands of Malakoff three weeks ago, Palmer (17-9) grabbed a fast 6-0 lead, and after the Tigers leveled the score at 6-6, the Barkers busted loose to score the game’s final 11 runs in a 17-6 rout.

LIONS OPEN CAMP

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Ennis football will report for spring camp on Monday, April 18, and continue several days a week before ending with an intra-squad scrimmage slated for May 13.

Corsicana edges Lions with late rally, 4-3

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No. 4 state-ranked Corsicana rallied from behind to nip Ennis, 4-3, on Tuesday night. For the Lions, who fell to 8-11 overall and 3-4 in District 14-5A, it was their fourth one-run setback in league play. They have held opponents to six runs or less in 14-of-19 games, and are feeling the heat to earn a post-season berth. Corsicana, who won their fourth straight one-run decision, are 16-3-1 in all games and 8-1 in district competition.

Red Oak cashes in on gifts, tops Ennis

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Ennis wasted a dominating first four innings against Red Oak by squandering a 3-0 lead in what became a disheartening 5-3 defeat.

ENNIS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

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Heath Vernor

Corsicana names new Tiger-tamer

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Corsicana took a bold step in righting the onceproud Tigers high school football program. On Monday they announced the hire of Aric Sardinea as head coach following six years at Class 6A Alief Elsik.

Big 5 Baseball / Softball

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ENNIS

Tucker no-hits Rice in 11-0 Palmer win

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Right-hander Ragan Tucker fired a no-hit shutout on Monday in a Palmer softball 11-0 blanking of Rice. She did not issue a walk and, had it not been for an error, she would have pitched a perfect game.