Big 5 near clinching berth in playoffs

A showdown with Corsicana awaits on Friday, with the District 8-5A championship at stake. Just 21 miles separate the schools, though the Lions hold a one-game lead in the league standings. Ennis is 7-1 overall and 6-0 against district competition, while the host Tigers are 7-2 and 6-1. Hoping for a Corsicana win is Royse City (7-1 / 5-1), who could move into a three-way tie for the top spot should…