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Lions football awards ceremony, Jan. 27

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Ennis Athletic Director Don Drake confirmed the annual Lions football banquet has changed venues. Instead of a meal at the Tabernacle gym, the event will forego a meal and begin directly with an awards ceremony.

Gladiator encore, Italy rolls to 10th straight

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HC Desmond Guy had the Olde Gold on a roll last winter, but this season’s hoopsters could top their accomplishments from 2020. Ranked No. 18 in the state, they appear to have both feet on the pedal and no brake in sight.

Ennis XC awards standout harriers

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A young Ennis cross country team developed and made literal and figurative strides from August through the fall season. The varsity harriers were honored at their annual XC Banquet on Jan. 6, with athletes and coaches reviewing their autumn efforts.

THE 2021 SEASON IN REVIEW

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1. ENNIS AT RED OAK

Passing the torch, from Dove-to-Dee

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On the night that DeIvian “Dee” Johnson broke his record for most yards rushing in a single game, Zarron Dove, a 2011 Ennis graduate, took time to recognize the senior who cleared 300-yards during a 48-20 rout of previously unbeaten Royse City.

Playmakers propel Pride to a playoff decade

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A year after being ranked No. 1 the entire regular season, Ennis assembled a second straight unbeaten regular season and a No. 3 ranking. How is that for an encore?

Glad cheer team takes 4th in state

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A strong performance at this week’s UIL State Spirit Class 2A Team Competition led Italy High School to a fourth-place mark. Held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, the squad battled in a field of 58 schools, ultimately finishing behind Jewett Leon, who won for the fourth straight year.

Lions dominate, collapse in 62-57 loss

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A very hard pill to swallow was an epic fourth quarter spatula that Red Oak turned on Ennis earlier this week in a District 14-5A setback. Whether the Lions view themselves as the team who dominated the top team in the league in every phase for a 48-31 advantage through three quarters, or the team that laid an egg while the Hawks caught fire in a 31-9 final quarter will likely determine how Ennis bounces back from a 62-57 defeat.

Gilkey, Greek rate among QB recruits

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Off-season is a thing of its own, often separating the casual fan from those with above average knowledge about teams, players and districts. The internet has raised the degree of information available via websites, blogs, publications and video providing.

Athlete Of The Week

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