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Sophomore Makena Martinez earned this week’s Ennis AOW for her play in a 3-1 road win at Class 6A Mesquite. The defensive specialist often wears the opposite colored jersey to indicate her role as Libero.

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Friday night lights will be switched on this week on August 27, when No. 7 ranked Ennis opens the season at home against No. 12 Red Oak. Kickoff at Lion Memorial Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m.

Ennis has enjoyed the thrill of back-to-back seasons in which the offense has clicked on all cylinders, rolling up 21 wins. Both campaigns renewed the promise of a sixth championship, yet each ended in disappointment.

Ennis bounced back from a lackluster home debut against Lancaster by winning their first two matches at a tournament in Lancaster on Thursday. Improving their record to 6-3 through Aug.

Outside Hitter MacKenzie Pierce, No. 7, had an action packed week, highlighted by her effort against Lancaster. The 5’8 sophomore led the team in both kills and service aces, including six in Game Two.

They spend entire seasons without facial recognition or credit for protecting the quarterback while he stands in the pocket searching for targets downfield. They also pave the way for ball-carriers to gain yardage.

Ferris opened the new volleyball season with a three-game sweep at Palmer, 25-10, 25-16, 25-18, on Tuesday. The difference in execution between the teams was as evident as the contrast in their shoe colors.

In the season debut for both teams, Italy proved its mettle when they overcame a crushing second set pounding, to trim Blooming Grove, 3-2, in a high drama, five-match battle.