Sports

Known as the king of beasts, the Panthera Leo typically inhabits plains, grasslands and forests, though some dwell in high altitudes.

Ennis (12-1) snuffed out the starry-eyed Frisco Raccoons in a 17-0 verdict at the Ford Center at The Star on Friday. They will now take on the Aledo-vs-Red Oak victor next Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2:30 p.m., also at The Star.

Feeling light years since their doormat days, No. 7 ranked Red Oak (11-1) continued their ascension with a 35-30 triumph over Denton Braswell (9-3). The bi-district win was played at AT&T Stadium.

Rebuilding is seldom fun, and reloading has its share of bumbling exchanges in a bid to finding rythym. So it is in the early weeks of basketball at Ennis High School.

Valley View (10-2) scored on a blocked punt to break open a tight game in the second quarter and went on to oust Italy, 41-20, in the area round of the Class 2A playoffs. The game was played at Rough Rider Stadium in Saginaw.