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After an 0-2 start in district play, Ennis has made an about-face with four consecutive wins to move into the playoff hunt at the midway point in the race for a post-season berth.

Tony Castillo, a veteran coach who served as the Ennis offensive coordinator the past two years under Hall of Fame HC Sam Harrell, has stepped down to accept an offer from Class 5A Carrollton Creekview.

Showing plenty of signs the young Ennis softball team can compete against the other six teams in District 14-5A, though the Lady Lions have also struggled at bat and in the field at times. Currently 5-8-1 headed into a Friday night (Mar.

Ennis will feature a handful of new leaders when HC Sam Harrell unleashes the 2021 Lions football team this fall.

James Hartman, head of schools at Ferris Independent School District, named Steven Greek as the new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach of the Yellowjackets last week.

Ennis soccer plays at home on Monday, March 15, in a season finale for both the Lady Lions at 2 p.m. and the Lions at 4 p.m. The matches are slated for Lion Memorial Stadium with each team taking on Cleburne.

Shot Putter - Jaleah Harris

Sprinting out of the blocks - Madison Woods

Sprinter - Hannah Edwards

Stetching behind the starting blocks is Trista Manuel

Following a pandemic shortened 2020 season in which Ennis posted a 5-5-1 record, the Lions are eager to play a normal campaign, or as close as possible.

Softball nor baseball are known for the presence of cheerleaders. They don’t need them either.

Ferris (16-11) managed to do what only Italy did in boys basketball season, win a play-in game to make the playoffs, plus both squads had a winning record.