Sports

Southwestern Assemblies of God University won the Sooner Athletic Conference mens basketball tournament for the second time in three years, all under HC Delton Deal.

A day after a come-from-behind 10-5 win at Corsicana, the Ennis softball team again fell behind early but had no rally magic at home against Red Oak in a 6-2 defeat.

Coaches usually excel at circling the wagons, at building a sense of community and casting vision. Assembling a staff who do similarly is critical. The ability to lead players to buy into whatever the coach is selling is paramount.

Third year HC Craig Horn has guided Italy from fourth to third and last fall to a second place finish in the district. Making the next step is the goal, and a solid returning cast is expected back, but expect a challenge from newcomer Dawson.

Twenty varsity baseball teams, including Ennis, will take part in the fourth annual Drew Medford Memorial Tournament in Fort Worth this Thursday through Saturday.

Former SAGU quarterback CJ Collins was signed by the XFL’s DC Defenders last week. The 6’5, 225-lb player had previously been invited to rookie mini-camp with Green Bay in 2018.

Ennis entertains Red Oak at 2 p.m. today, March 11, on the home field. The game will follow the junior varsity contest, which begins at noon. Both are against the Lady Hawks. Red Oak, 14-14 in 2019, is presently 4-7.

Avalon rolled out their 2020 football schedule and it is definitely not for the faint of heart. After a Top Ten ranking, a district championship and an 11-1 season, the Eagles were placed in a considerably tougher district.

Burleson ISD introduced their new varsity football coach in Jon Kitna on Monday night. It was a unanimous decision by a selection committee that was approved by the school board and then by Superintendent Dr.