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287 Express

287 Express
Local kids on the 10-and-Under 287 Express. The hoopsters won a national tournament in Austin, and finished third in another in San Antonio. Head Coach Justin Chappell says the “boys love to work hard and have the best attitudes I have ever seen.”

Josh Novak

Cpurtesy Photo/Tatum Adams Houser
Fresh from graduating from Avalon, Josh Novak, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound running back, has signed with Howard Payne University. The multi-sport standout rushed for 2,487-yards his senior season.

Comet Castillo’s meteoric rise

Keno Castillo Courtesy Photo/Rachel Ferman
A year after earning First Team All-District as a junior, Keno Castillo enjoyed a breakout encore season with another First Team All-District performance. In raising his batting from .308 to .443, the fleetfooted protagonist was a driving force behind the team boosting its number of wins from 13 in 2025 to 30 this season.

Getting a grip on tennis

Getting a grip on tennis
For more than three decades, the Ennis tennis program has utilized the summer months as an opportunity to introduce young athletes to the sport while developing skills that extend beyond the tennis court. A yearly tradition for players of all ages, the Lions Tennis Camp provides opportunities for beginners picking up a racket for the first time as well as experienced athletes looking to continue improving their game.

Ca'Terrin Cox

Staff Photo/Mark Warde
Former all-district sprinter and hurdler at Ennis, he also earned First Team All-District as a wide receiver for the Lions. He graduated this spring from Tarleton State University, where he was a four-year scholarship hurdler on the Texans NCAA Division, I track & field team.

Dandy Lions

Keno Castillo.
A season ranking with the best in school history ended earlier than desired. Reflected in a haul of awards, the District 15-5A honored the players who powered the Ennis Lions to a 30-6-1 record.

All-District 15-5A

All-District Offensive MVP Keno Castillo, Sr., .443, 39 SB All-District Coach-of-the-Year Kellen Monreal First Team Shortstop Kevin Rodriguez, Jr., .372, 28 RBI First Team Centerfield Brady Payne, Sr., .348 BA, 12 SB First Team Pitcher Colt Schilling, Jr., 9-2, 1.62 ERA First Team Catcher Diego Mireles, Sr., .367, 15 SacB First Team Utility Beau Rudd, Sr., 22 RS, 22 RBI, 14 SB Second Team Outfield Lane Slovak, Jr., .376, 23 RBI Second Team First Base Ryder Newman, Sr., .277, 25 RBI Second Team Pitcher Blaze Neil, Jr., 8-2, 1.76 Second Team Relief Pitcher Trace Cardona, So., 3-0, 3.26 Second Team Utility Adrian Satterwhite, So., .266, 22 SB Honorable Mention Cash Hendrix, Sr., .295 BA Honorable Mention Adrian Navarro, Jr., 19 runs, 13 SB Recent D-Champs / Head Coaches 2010 - Kevin Kalinec (19-9-1) 2016 – Bob Mace (24-9) 2023 - Kellen Monreal (20-10-1) 2026 – Kellen Monreal (30-6-1).

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