Sports

Over a century in the making, the Battle for 287 rivalry between Ennis and Waxahachie resumes next Friday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Lumpkins Stadium. Capacity is set at 9,012, though a full-house is expected.

No. 7 Ennis opened the new season with a quick 14-0 start and then traded scores the rest of night for a 56-42 triumph over No. 12 Red Oak.

With no signs of cooling off, Ferris has swarmed to nine-wins-in-ten matches to lift their record to 12-4.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Waxahachie, Tx) opens the new football season on Sat., Sept. 4, with a 6 p.m. game at Louisiana College.

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.