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Ennis dropped their third district baseball game in four outings thanks in part to a dominating performance by Midlothian senior southpaw Caden Copeland. The Louisiana Tech commit threw a six-hitter, none until the fourth inning, as the Panthers rolled to a 7-2 win on Tuesday.

The 6’1 fireballer had it going his way from the start, especially with gusty winds behind his back. Using primarily his fastball, he struck out six Lions, two in the second, third and seventh innings.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has announced their 2021 fall football schedule, with six of eleven dates on the road. Four of the away games are out-of-state in Kansas, Louisiana, Arizona and Oklahoma.

The Lions are Division I members in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as well as the Sooner Athletic Conference, which has nine football teams.

Freshman third baseman Emily Barnard had a hot week, going 4-for-8 at the plate. She clubbed a double and a home run, scored four times and drove in three for HC Korey Plough’s Palmer softball team.

Palmer senior Hayden Beasley will continue playing baseball at the college level after signing with Arlington Baptist University last week. The three-year veteran with the Bulldogs has been a very dependable pitcher and shortstop for the Black and Gold varsity.

“Hayden has been a key part to the success of our baseball program,” said HC Joe Robinson. “He works hard on the baseball field as well as in the classroom. He is what you look for in a student-athlete in every aspect. I expect him to be successful in college and when his playing days are over.”