Sports

Comet Castillo’s meteoric rise

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 05:51

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.

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Getting a grip on tennis

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 05:51

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.

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Ca'Terrin Cox

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 05:51

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.

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Dandy Lions

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 05:49

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.

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Diego Mireles

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 05:49

Diego Mireles

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All-District 15-5A

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 05:49

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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Kellen Monreal, Coach of the Year

Sat, 06/13/2026 - 05:49

Coach Kellen Monreal Chris McGathey Photo

Highly competitive and driven to win, former Ennis two-time, all-district, first-team infielder Kellen Monreal, leads his alma-mater with the same fire. Add his penchant for fundamentals, and the Lions are a tough to beat.

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Coach says 185 footballers working out

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 05:51

photosbylezley.com HC Don Drake led the Lions to a 6-4 regular season and a playoff victory.

Ennis athletes reported to summer workouts on June 1. Donning only shorts, t-shirts, socks and sneaks, kids in grades 7-12 met at the track, football field and in the clubhouse weightroom.

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Drake announces coaching staff changes

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 05:51

Head Coach Don Drake addresses players after the Spring Game, which was comprised only of incoming sophomores, juniors and new seniors. photosbylezley.com

In his first year as head coach of Ennis, the Lions ended three years without a winning record and returned to the playoffs after missing the post-season in back-to-back years. Don Drake is not about to rest on those laurels.