Two teams that Ennis soundly thrashed earlier in the season, Red Oak and Mansfield Summit, recovered and remain alive in the Class 5A Division I playoffs. That speaks volumes about the competition the Lions faced during the regular season.
Red Oak, who was ranked No. 9 in Division I when Ennis routed them, 52-21, in the opener, bounced back with wins over Richland and Mansfield Legacy before a 27-1…