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New Ennis girls soccer HC Victor Monsivais may have rekindled the ancient, Griffin-like Lions with wings, but Ennis flew to three straight wins to open the season at 3-0. In doing so, the Lady Lions equaled their 2025 win total of 3-14-3.

Class 1A Avalon had to enjoy seeing their top player, 6-foot-4 junior Brooklyn De La Garza deliver an MVP performance during the second annual Ellis County Volleyball All-Star match at the Historic Old Gym in Midlothian. It was built from salvaged lumber from post-World War II buildings, it opened in 1950.

Anderson, Roop, Harris, Mason shine; Host Red Oak, Friday

Elijah Harris

Second quarter dooms Ennis against Midlo, 59-36

Just over the horizon is a talented and driven cast of ballers who are making plenty of noise on the gridiron and hardwood. The Ennis Junior High 8th graders, who are divided on White and Maroon rosters, are turning heads while racking up wins.