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Freshman attacker Jordyn Brown (3) leads the Metropex in serving aces with 48. She padded that figure with three more on Tuesday in Corsicana.

Challenges of rebuilding a present-day reality

Palmer, ranked No. 16 in the state, made short work of Blooming Grove, 65-12, erupting for a 44-6 lead at intermission. Senior QB Eric Cisneros, The Ennis News’ 2024 Area Player of the Year, passed and ran his way to cakewalk during an early homecoming for the Black & Gold.

Leading 17-7 at the half, Class 2A Italy staved off a comeback by Scurry Rosser, 31-27. Third year HC Mike Loveless finally got past the Wildcats, who won 27-20 and 21-14 in his first two seasons.

No. 8 Avalon skinned Gholson at Eagle Field, 56-0, which was also the score at halftime.

For a second straight season opener, Ferris swarmed and stung the daylights out of the Madison Trojans, 426. A year ago, it was 48-21, making HC Tony Castillo’s debut a successful one. Last Friday, the Yellowjackets defense completely stifled Madison while the offense converted four touchdowns.

There are no frisbees or lakeside docks involved to the Lady Bulldogs flying circus. But HC Melanie Barnes has assembled quite an entertaining aerial act in Black & Gold.

HC Megan Allred led Avalon to a No. 9 ranking and a 25-9 record last fall. This year’s Lady Eagles have just two returning starters in Jennie Rodriguez and Brooklyn De La Garza. A 2-4 start was not unexpected, though the team is showing signs of clicking at 12-6.

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