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Desire fuels Graham’s fire

Desire to win fuels Graham's on-court fire.

If success was measured by one’s will to win, Lion tennis junior Brooks Graham would never lose.

Fira’s grand slam downs Poteet

Riley Fira was the hero for Ennis in their battle against Mesquite Poteet.

The Mesquite Poteet Pirates advanced to the state softball tournament just two years ago, but they couldn’t handle the Lady Lions in 2011.

Almanza finishing career strong

Marisela Almanza

Just about everybody on the Lion tennis team that’s headed to the Region 2 Tournament is looking forward to gaining valuable experience so they can advance further in future seasons.

Ennis’ Nichols advances to regional golf tourney

Tanner Nichols (center) qualified for the regional golf tourney this week. He's pictured with (from left) Ben McElroy, Conner Butler, Austin Davis and coach Joel Davenport. Tyler Gilmore is not pictured.

While the Lion golf team wasn’t quite able to advance out of district this week, senior Tanner Nichols got the job done as an individual medalist.

Crow excited about next step

Casey Crow has reached new heights as a junior for the Ennis High tennis team.

On what is a very young varsity squad, junior Casey Crow is a relative veteran for Lion tennis this spring.

Durbin ready for regional tournament challenges

Christian Durbin

Christian Durbin feels like he’s made quite a bit of progress in the last year.

Lion tennis sets new district standard in 2011

The Ennis Lions boys squad boasted several top performers.

On Friday in Corsicana, Lion tennis put the finishing touches on the best performance it’s ever had at the spring district tournament.

Carl Butler Golf Tourney on tap

Carl Butler was an excellent softball coach, but an even better dad to his daughter, Magen.

As his family and friends enjoyed some quality time together last April, it became evident just how special the late Carl Butler was to those who were fortunate enough to know him on a first-name basis.

Lion tennis is heavy favorite

John Marlin (tennis) teaser

Not only do Lion tennis coach Keith Howard and his players expect to do well today and Friday in the 15-4A Tournament in Corsicana, it would seem other district coaches expect Ennis to roar as well.

Lions avenge loss to Red Oak

Gil Kalinec (baseball) teaser

In the district opener, seven errors cost Lion baseball dearly in a 7-3 loss at Red Oak.

Seniors win Powder Puff battle

Powder Puff Football participants pose for a group picture.

In most Powder Puff Football games at Ennis High in recent years, at least one team has put up some big offensive numbers.

Lions score huge win in Wax.

Seth Zhanel (baseball) teaser

The Lion baseball team really needed to get a district win on Friday, regardless of opponent.

JV rolls in Spring Tourney

Rosio Chavez

In their final tune-up before district, members of JV Lion tennis put on a show Thursday afternoon at home.

Wildcats edge Lions soccer

Ennis fell in the playoffs Tuesday night.

The Woodrow Wilson Wildcats clearly got the better of the action in the 2010 playoffs against Lady Lion soccer with a 2-0 win, but that wasn’t the case on Tuesday in Midlothian.

Top fuelers plan appearance

As if the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series wasn’t already jammed packed with enough cars to satisfy anyone’s need for speed, the 2011 Divisional meet at Texas Motorplex just got better – Nitro-burning Top Fuel cars will be making 300-mph blasts. The South Central Division comes alive April 15-17 at Texas Motorplex. The Motorplex will [...]

Lady Lions sweep Red Oak

Matty Hutyra

After a hard-fought win in Red Oak to open district play, Lady Lion softball put a whipping on the hawks when they arrived in Ennis on Saturday night.

JV Lion tennis roars in Tourney

Ennis' JV tennis squad had a good showing in the Corsicana tournament.

On Thursday, members of JV Lion tennis headed to the Corsicana JV Spring Tournament and put forth a great showing.

Hosts dominate Lions meet

Photo pictured is Young Lions track athlete Caleb Nekuza.

8th grade boys’ team standings 1. Ennis – 194 2. Duncanville Reed – 118.5 3. Red Oak – 101 4. Corsicana – 94 5. DeSoto McCowan – 56 6. Duncanville Byrd – 54.5   *Discus 3. Kris Young – 107’8” 5. Grant Cervantes – 99’5”   *Pole Vault 2. Luke Hendrik – 7’1” 6. Alex [...]

Lane loves the Lady Lions

Courtesy of www.photosbylezley.com/Katie Lane is in the midst of her fourth all-district season and fired up about her team's playoff return.

Ennis High senior Katie Lane is coming down the home stretch of her career for Lady Lion soccer, and she’s enjoying every minute of it.

Ennis shines at Waxahachie

Taylor Maliksa (12) went right at Waxahachie on offense and defense. The freshman threw a five-hitter while allowing no earned runs and was one of four players with two hits.

Lady Lion softball hadn’t beaten Waxahachie since 2007 entering Tuesday night and may never have won before on the Indians’ field, but those streaks are in the rearview mirror now.

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