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Lions picked to make playoffs; 5-3 in last two weeks

Former All-District MVP and QB, Jackson Gilkey, who entered the transfer portal recently, signed with Division I Weber (WEEBER) State in Ogden, Utah. He begins classes on Jan. 6. After two years at UTSA, he has three years of eligibility left.

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At a crossroads, two of the most impactful hires a school district can face, the head of schools and the head football coach, will soon be decided. This impending juncture is approaching, and the order of the two is less than ideal.

Ennis’ Henderson; passionate about coaching

Lady Lions

Head Coach Jesse Tovar and the Ennis Lions varsity soccer team, powered by players like Sebastian Hernandez, open the 2024 season on Thursday, Jan. 2, in the Ice Bowl. The match is against Centennial HS at

District home-opener, Dec. 20, vs. Terrell

Kaufman dominated Ennis, 5642, in the District 15-5A debut for both teams on Tuesday. The K-Lions owned the paint, grabbing 16 offensive rebounds in displaying how they have built a 13-2 won-lost record. The home team Lady Lions battled hard, but never seriously threatened the Black & Gold visitors.