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Player projections for Ennis baseball

All-District duo, Owen & Box, look to lead Italy

Senior outfielder Kaycee Slovak slides safely into third for a two-run triple at the Ellis County Sports All-Star game in Waxahachie. The blast was a frozen rope off the leftfield wall. Slovak will play at North Texas on a full-ride scholarship.

Class 4A Ferris enters its second season under HC Tony Castillo. The Jackets were 4-6 a year ago, before a 42-40 last game win over Wills Point (5-5), which qualified for the Stingers for the playoffs. Van Alstyne (9-4) topped Ferris 54-15 in the first round of the playoffs.

Promising prospects for Black & Gold Gladiators

Ennis skids from 12-9 mark to 13-13 final record

Beauchamp, Vargas, Zhanel earn solid recognition

Ennis continues to shine bright when the stars of Ellis County softball join for the annual All-Star game in Waxahachie. Over 50 area players were on-hand Wednesday in an East-vs-West game that Lady Lions dominated. Three years ago, pitcher Aubree Lalani hurled a shutout and Mattie Beakley provided the game’s only run with a solo homer.

Several local teams advance in state playoffs

Ennis sophomore Breona Benavidez was named the MVP of the annual Ellis County All-Star game in Waxahachie on Wednesday. She pitched a shutout in a 5-0 win. Two opposing players were thrown out the plate and she threw another out at third base to preserve the win. Travis Smith (right), of Ellis County Sports, hosts the annual game. Benavidez had a