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Ennis Lions

QUICK START, KNOCKOUT FINISH

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Containing the passing wizardry of Collin Drake and his band of longdistant missiles was an exercise in futility for North Forney. Instead they discovered that No. 1 ranked Ennis has a defense and special teams that can win on their own in a 38-14 Lions victory.

The meeting of unbeaten football teams left only one, Ennis (7-0), who clinched their second District 8-5A championship in as many years. It also extended their string of playoff berths to nine straight.

Third quarter spoils Lions debut

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A solid defensive effort in the first half by Ennis went awry when Nolan Catholic went on an 11-0 run to start the third quarter, a surge that carried them to a 52-37 win over the Lions in their home debut on Nov. 17.

Watch Lions Thursday at N. Forney

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Ranked No. 1 in the state among Class 5A teams, Ennis will play its most important game of the season so far next Thursday, Nov. 19, when they take on unbeaten North Forney at City Bank Stadium (8,894 cap.).

Provided both teams won their games on Nov. 13, the Lions will carry a 6-0 mark into the game against the Falcons, 7-0. An early kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

The game will be aired on YouTube free of charge at https://youtu.be/ XrzDBXcUSkA. Play-by-play and color commentary will be provided on the broadcast.

LIONS ROMP PAST RABBITS, 63-10

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A scheduling snafu with game officials led to an hour delay to start Friday’s Ennis-Forney football game, but the No. 1 ranked Lions wasted little in scoring the game’s first 35 points en rout to a 63- 10 romp over the winless Jackrabbits.

Court Kings fall to No. 1 Highland Park

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Playing for the third time in seven days, No. 25 ranked Ennis finally met their match in the Class 5A Regional Semifinals, falling 10-1 to No. 1 Highland Park.

Ennis football schedule made clear

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Ennis plays Forney this coming Friday, Nov. 13, which will complete the three games leading up the District 8-5A position-night playoffs. On Nov. 20, possibly at home again, the Lions, assuming they defeat both Crandall and Forney, will be 6-0. They will play the other group’s first place team, likely North Forney. The Falcons are currently undefeated. The winner will be declared the district champions.

Ennis netters play at home on Friday

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Fourth year HC Kelly Henderson and the Ennis volleyball team will conclude the 2020 season this Friday, Nov. 13, with a best-of-five clash against visiting Cleburne. The action starts at 5 p.m.

ENNIS MANHANDLES CRANDALL, 54-9

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Firing buckshot from the outset, Stephon “Buck” Townsend dashed untouched 82-yards with the opening kickoff to trigger a 35-point first quarter and Ennis went on to thump Crandall, 54-9.

Chapman sets new Ennis tackles record

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A year ago his season ended with a broken leg at the Ford Center’s The Star in Frisco. After rehab and overcoming with a great off-season, senior Payton Chapman was the star on Friday at Lion Memorial Stadium.

LIONS DEVOUR BULLDOGS, 71-18, ON FRIDAY

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On a crisp, full moon night No. 1 ranked Ennis rode roughshod through a good but out-manned Royse City (2- 2) team, 71-18, in the first District 8-5A zone game for each. Ennis, now 4-0, tore a paper-doll like defense for seven touchdowns on seven possessions to build a 43-18 halftime lead.