Sports

Last year was a magic carpet ride for Joshua basketball. An area doormat for decades, the Owls won 4-of-their-last-5 to finish in a three-way for third in District 14-5A. They would play the winner between Ennis and Red Oak in a play-in doubleheader for the two-remaining playoff berths.

Off to a great start, No. 19 ranked Italy (12-3), won a key District game, 60-42, over visiting Rio Vista (13-8) last Tuesday. The Gladiators, who display a strong defense and apply considerable pressure on the ball.

When Hank Snow nasaled I’ve Been Everywhere sixty years ago, the country tune soon became a hit. The first line set the stage; “I was totin’ my pack along the dusty Winnemucca road,” drew the focus to where. While the Nevada town is closer to San Francisco than Las Vegas, it’s just one of many listed in the lyrics.

Utilizing the same name and logo of its predecessor, the United States Football League, which played three seasons of spring/summer football from 1983-1985, will begin afresh in less than 100 days.

A coaching staff change provided an opportunity allowing former Ennis All-District softball player Mattie Beakley to transfer from Temple College to Midwestern State in time to be eligible this spring semester.

Judging this year’s strength of schedule on last year’s record can be a valid litmus test. While teams change players from year-to-year, coaching systems are more predictable.

Big 5 teams in Eastern Ellis County are tipping-off the start of the second half of their varsity basketball season this week with games in their respective districts.

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On February 3, 2022, the University Interscholastic League officials will announce two major news items, the classifications and district alignments that affect all high schools during 2022-2024.