On the strength of two second half interceptions, a goal line stand in the final minutes and an incredibly timed penalty, Ennis (11-1) hung on to edge Burleson Centennial (10-2), 17-13, at Lion Memorial Stadium on Friday night.
The Lions extended their record against the Spartans to 3-0 since they began playing in 2012, but most importantly lived to play again in the post-season. Next Friday they will meet District 7 champion Frisco (11-1) at 1 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Mesquite.