Sports

Death, taxes and a developing defense by Paul Willingham. Three certainties in life, or so it seems. The latter is usually a foregone conclusion.

Ennis fared well at Saturday’s 21st Annual Lions Den Invitational, which attracted 1,400 runners just for the high school part of the races. Altogether there were 68 teams competing.

When Ennis made their last trip to Terrell Memorial Stadium it had plenty of green and red. Today’s grass is no longer real, seating is at 7,000 and the press box and the scoreboard are new, the latter enhanced with video.

Linebacker Kevin Vidales scored on a pair as Avalon breezed past Walnut Springs, 54-0, to complete a successful homecoming on Sept. 20.

Ferris held their own for nearly a half at Bruce Field before the Athens pulled away to post a 52-29 victory over the Yellowjackets, who slipped to 1-3.

One team delivered when they needed it most. The difference, a single point, lifted Italy (2-2) to a 21-20 victory over Marlin (0-4).

While it may sound like old hat, Ennis varsity tennis is state ranked again, the recognition of HC Keith Howard and Wyatt Johnson’s prowess in recruiting and building new players and creating an environment where good players flourish, is always w

Junior quarterback Collin Drake accounted for all four touchdowns, two on the ground, two through the air to lead Ennis to a 33-14 victory over North Forney.

Second year members of the Texas High School Bass Association, Ennis, looks to build on a good debut in 2018 when they were No.

Tommy Copeland is picking up speed when others are prone to slowing down. Teaching in the role paved by the late Kelly Boston, he teaches horticulture at Ennis High School.