Only three of the six schools in The Ennis News coverage area begin the season ranked in the Top 25 in the state, according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, Ennis – at No. 24 in Class 5A, Italy – at No. 25 in Class 2A and Avalon – at No. 20 in Class 1A.
Less than 20 miles south of E-Town is Italy, who boast of being “the biggest little town in Texas.” When it comes to football, the Gladiators hol…