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Warde airs Monday on KBEC

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Ennis News Managing Editor Mark Warde has been invited by Tater Beard to appear on Monday night’s Aug. 24 Sports Roundtable on the radio at 6 p.m. with Travis Smith.

The one-hour broadcast will be on KBEC at 1390 AM or 99.1 FM on the dial. Beard, the director of the program, said it will be a preview of all Ellis County high school football teams.

Warde covers Ennis, Ferris, Palmer, Avalon and Italy.

The program is scheduled from 6-7 p.m. KBEC is based in Waxahachie and is known for its Classic Texas Music and Sports.

Rankin sizzles in Ferris scrimmage

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All four of the local teams who have begun practicing for the Aug. 28 start to their seasons, saw action on Thursday in controlled scrimmages. Two squads, Ferris and Italy, were at home, while Palmer was at Venus and Avalon visited Morgan. Both the Yellowjackets and Gladiators showed glimpses of power and quick-striking offenses. Ennis, meanwhile, doesn’t report to camp until Sept. 8.

The four teams begin their regular seasons this Friday. See Pigskin Pubah’s Picks for predictions.

Fiery Ferris impressive in debut

Ferris primed, healthy for solid Class 4A run

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Four of the five teams in District 5-4A will play their way into the post-season, in fact, just one win in their four league games may be enough to extend their season. The race to get there, however, could be tougher than expected.

Glen Rose (7-6) started the year 0-5 before rebounding to win the district, then rolled to a pair of playoff wins before falling to Iowa Park, 57- 27. Godley (8-3) was second in the district, losing only to the Tigers. Hillsboro (4-7) took third, yielding to the top two teams, but defeated Ferris (2-9) and Venus (1-9).

No Dallas Cheerleaders on the field

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The NFL has announced that it is not allowing cheerleaders and mascots on the field during the 2020 football season. Due the coronavirus pandemic teams are being allowed to set their own policies when it comes to fan attendance. According to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, the protocols for the NFL and NFL Players Association have been changed and the updated rules have been sent to the clubs. Not only cheerleaders and mascots, but also sideline sports, news, and pregame reporters will also not be allowed on the field level during games.

Ennis Athlete of the Week

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Palmer Athlete of The Week

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Jax, ‘Dogs, Glads, Eagles in warm-ups

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Barring any last minute wrenches thrown into the engine, Texas High School football is on the verge of starting with pre-season scrimmages this Thursday, Aug. 20, when four area teams have scheduled action with other teams. Class 5A and 6A schools, including Ennis, don’t begin practicing until Labor Day, Sept. 7. Their scrimmages get underway a few weeks later.

Nephew sparks uncle back to glory days

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Watching his nephew Laylon Spencer light up the gridiron last year invigorated Lee Spencer, or, as he put it, “He sparks me back.”

Palmer Athlete of the Week

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Quelling Mount Doom to forge a championship ring

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High school football hasn’t entered a season with so much doubt. Under normal conditions the month of August is consumed with football fever. Instead, year 2020 starts with lingering doubt due to the coronavirus. Eastern Ellis County’s Big 5 football teams will do their best to focus on their game while everything else may seem like a blur.