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Lions doubles dominate tourney

Photos by brucelattimer.com / Michael Nicklas and John Marlin finished second in boys’ doubles in the Ennis March Madness tournament on Friday.

The Ennis Lion powerhouses struck again during the Ennis March Madness tournament on Friday with three wins, three second place finishes and a consolation victory.

Lions upset by Arlington Seguin

Photos by Dave A. Vance / No. 4 Jake Callaway was the top offensive player during Tuesday's first district game with a single, double and two RBI.

The Ennis Lions (4-5-2, 0-1) faced an unexpected 8-3 loss to the Arlington Seguin Cougars on Tuesday.

Lions finish tourney action with win

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The Ennis Lions (4-4-2) concluded the David Crumpton Tournament in Mesquite on Saturday with an 11-1 victory over Seagoville in a short, ten-run rule game that ended at the bottom of the fifth inning.

Lions split two, tie third in Mesquite tournament

Photos by Dave A. Vance / No. 8 Cody Navarro hit one double and had three RBI during Friday’s 3-3 tie against Buckner.

The Ennis Lions (3-4-2) headed to Mesquite Thursday for the three-day David Crumpton Tournament.

Lions take third in tournament

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Dave A. Vance, spo…@ennisdailynews.com The Lions headed home from the Corsicana Mertz Tennis Classic Tournament Friday with a third place finish out of the 16-team field. The Lions finished with 109 points behind Texas High (163) and Waco Midway (128). Click here to sign up for our E-Edition and read the rest of the story!

Lions fall to Waco in consolation

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The Ennis Lions (2-3-1) concluded the Waco ISD Invitational Tournament with a 5-1 loss to Red Oak during the consolation championship game on Saturday.

Lions advance in Waco tournament

Photo by Dave A. Vance / No. 24 Ian Graham was the starting pitcher and leadoff hitter against Harker Heights. He only gave up one run during five innings of pitching. Graham hit two singles, one double and had two RBI.

The Ennis Lions (2-1-1) headed to Waco Thursday for the three-day Waco ISD Invitational Tournament after falling 8-3 to Corsicana on Tuesday.

Lions sweep Lovapalooza tourney

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The Ennis Lions swept the two-day Ennis Lovapalooza Tournament last Friday and Saturday.

Native honored for her impact on women’s sports

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Ennis native and Ennis High School graduate Betty Rider received the Susan B. Feamster Trailblazer Award at half time during the Kentucky vs. Georgia game this month as part of the celebration of Alumni Day, National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and an observance of the 40th Anniversary of Title IX.

JV Lions end season with 34-30 loss

Monday marked the final game of the season for boys basketball.

Lions finish season with 71-43 win

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The Ennis Lions (6-24, 2-12) went into Monday’s game against the Waxahachie Indians (3-26, 0-14) with a fearless, nothing to lose attitude that earned Ennis a much needed victory. The Lions headed home with their heads held high after a 71-43 victory to end the season.

Final home game frustrates Lions

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The Ennis Lions (5-24, 1-12) missed out on an opportunity Friday to win their final home game of the season.

Senior Alex Fusco signs with Austin College

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Ennis Lady Lion Alex Fusco dreamed about going to college and playing volleyball when she was younger. Her dream came true Wednesday when she signed with Austin College in Sherman.

Five Lions sign on National Signing Day

Photos by Dave. A Vance / Ennis Lions Brandon Adams, Ryan Woods, Malik Jenkins, Dylan Snyder and Darby Smith signed letters of intent to play college football on Wednesday at Ennis High School.

Five Ennis Lion seniors made the next chapter of their lives official Wednesday morning in front of family, friends and coaches.

Lions suffer hard defeat at hands of Jaguars

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Tuesday’s game between the Ennis Lions (5-23, 1-11) and Mansfield Summit Jaguars (17-8-7, 8-3) was expected to be a challenge for the Lions after Ennis faced a 23-point defeat in January. The Jaguars defended their home court Tuesday with a 55-31 victory.

Broncos run down the Lions 43-29

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The Ennis Lions (5-22, 1-10) suffered a late-season defeat by the Mansfield Legacy Broncos (24-7, 10-1). Legacy claimed a 43-29 victory in Ennis.

Jenkins to sign with Texas Tech

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Ennis Lion linebacker Malik Jenkins received an offer to play football for Texas Tech.

Red Oak blasts Lady Lions

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The Ennis Lady Lions (15-16) had no answer for the Red Oak Lady Hawk offensive onslaught, losing 65-40 and falling under .500 for the first time all season.

Eagle defense stops Lions

Photo by Dave A. Vance / No. 25 Rodney Dent goes up for a defensive rebound in the third quarter to try and help turn the game around for the Lions.

The Ennis Lions (5-20, 1-8) went on the road Friday to face the Mansfield Lake Ridge Eagles (11-10, 5-4) for the second time this season.

JV Lions come up short vs. Waxahachie

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After losing their last home game by two points to Mansfield Summit two weeks ago, the Ennis JV Lions (7-8, 2-5) were looking to defend their home court against the Waxahachie Indians last Friday.

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