Sports

Ferris has been gearing up for the Class 4A playoffs with by taking 6-of-10 league games down the stretch to solidify their shot at a run in the bidistrict round.

Inconsistent play by a young Ennis softball team reared its head again in a 6-3 defeat at the hands of last place Waco University. The Lady Lions, who outhit the Trojans, 9-6, got off to a miserable start.

Former Ennis All-District slugger Maile Deutsch was named the Player of the Week again in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference for McPherson College.

Avalon High School is seldom ever lacking good athletes, evidenced by last week’s stellar performance that placed a handful from both the boys and girls Track & Field teams, with a number advancing to the Regionals.

Senior pitcher and shortstop Hayden Beasley, shown with his family (parents Wesley, Jessica, sister Hanna) when he signed to play baseball at Arlington Baptist University. Beasley has played three varsity seasons for HC Joe Robinson.

Senior Dorian Strawn and Heath Vernor delivered big performances in the district and area Class 5A Track & Field meets in Joshua.

Ennis bounced back from a 7-4 loss at first place Red Oak on Monday, April 12, to rally past fifth place Corsicana, 9-7, at home the following night.

Ennis started spring football practices last week on the Astroturf at Lion Memorial Stadium.

Palmer girls softball enters the final weeks of the season with a tall order in terms of their opposition, or a great opportunity to prove their mettle while clinching a playoff berth.

Senior Dorion Strawn and sophomore Heath Vernor qualified for the Class 5A Regional in track and field this week, each hurling the discus in the pouring rain.