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Athlete of the Week - Jace Berry

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Versatile in the clutch, junior WR and Defensive Back Jace Berry, stepped in and stepped up when Ennis needed him most.

The 5’11, 190-pounder spelled T.T. Cox in the backfield in the second half, gaining 51 yards on nine carries. Berry was also ripe for two receptions and 23 yards.

Big 5 Volleyball

Ennis (10-14)

Title 3B Battle of 287 Pictorial

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Photos by AyD Imagery

Ennis News announces August coloring contest winners

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The Ennis News is proud to announce the winners of our August Coloring Contest.

The winners received a goody bag of prizes as well as a cash prize. Our lucky winners were Norman Walker (4), Lowe Colunga (7) and Will Cade (10).

Congratulations, winners!!

Ennis Clips Tribe in OT

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No. 6 Ennis snatched victory from the jaws of defeat by scoring an overtime touchdown and then went for broke by converting a two-point conversion to stun Waxahachie, 22-21, at a near packed Lumpkins Stadium.

The Lions dominated the first half, though they held only a 7-0 lead. Waxahachie then scored two TDs after intermission to send the contest into overtime. After the Indians scored easily, going 25-yards in just two plays when QB Roderick Hartsfield, Jr. teamed up with WR Keith Abney from 23-yards out to take their first lead of the night at 21-14.

Crystal Ball

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Two-time defending District 8-5A champion, Ennis, is once-again favored as the team to beat by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. The Lions have the least number of returning starters among the eight teams in the league, yet they are picked to be Jungle Kings once more.

Hall-of-Fame HC Sam Harrell and his No. 6 ranked squad brought back three first stringers on offense and three more on defense, while the second-best team, North Forney, has a mere seven starters returning.

Palmer, Ennis bested in five-set defeats

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Palmer falls in five at Kerens

A see-saw affair that was highly-contested between Palmer and Kerens, went the distance before the host Bobcats won the last two games, Palmer won games one and three, 30-28 and 25-16, while Kerens earned the second game, 25-13. The Bobcats regrouped to defeat the Lady Bulldogs, 25-13 and 15-7 in the deciding set.

Battle for Hwy 287 set for Friday

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Over a century in the making, the Battle for 287 rivalry between Ennis and Waxahachie resumes next Friday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Lumpkins Stadium. Capacity is set at 9,012, though a full-house is expected. Advance purchase of tickets and early arrival is advised.

According to Ennis, the series is tied at 51-51-2, while ‘Hachie says this is the 100th meeting. The Lions have won the last two games, 38-0 in 2020 and 21-13 at Lumpkins in 2019.

Over the past 10 years, however, the Indians hold a narrow 6-4 margin, and over 15 it tightens a bit, with Waxahachie on top, 8-7.

ENNIS RALLIES, ESCAPES UPSET BID

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Ennis (2-0) rallied for a late touchdown to escape with a 36-29 victory over Fossil Ridge (1-1) on Friday night at Lion Memorial Stadium. The win sets up the Battle of Hwy 287 on Sept. 10 at Lumpkins Stadium when Ennis (2-0) tangles with Waxahachie (1-1). The Indians fell at home to Arlington Lamar, 19-7, on Friday.

Coaching Carousel spins roundabout

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As a profession, coaching is credited for the performance of players as well as the blame for the same thing. There are plenty of ways to be successful and those who are will always have a willing employer.