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New Cuero Head Coach Jack Alvarez hit the ground in South Texas like Fred Flintstone, feet peddling and plenty of Yabba-Dabba and Doo. The former 2014 state champion coach at Ennis, Alvarez had back-to-back teams produce 14-1 and 14-2 seasons.

Ennis shortstop Kenedee Yrlas signed a scholarship to attend and play softball at Hill College. She has a solid glove, arm and range and occasional power at the plate.

Among the many spinning plates under the control and balance of Athletic Director Don Drake is football season ticket sales.

Ennis looks to rise in the district volleyball standings and build a fourth consecutive season, all under HC Kelly Henderson.

Ennis Cross Country starts up at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 27, according to HC Lonnie Redning. The cool of the day is best for the summer, and just an hour before meet times in the fall.

Ranked No. 1 heading into a season that could end in a sixth state championship brings with it great anticipation. Ennis football knows a thing or two about Lions being the king of the jungle, and the 2020 season has a ring to it.

Led by an offense that averaged 53.4 points per game, former Red Oak Head Coach Chris Ross rolled to an 11-2 season before bolting to Lucas Lovejoy in February. He left assistant coach Michael Quintero, now the HC, with plenty in the cupboard. And thanks to a recent transfer, the Hawks just got better.

Preventing the opposition from scoring is the name of the game, and all Big 5 teams did their share of stifling offenses.

Preventing the opposition from scoring is the name of the game, and all Big 5 teams did their share of stifling offenses. Palmer and Ennis racked up the best two squads, Palmer permitting just 12.6 points per game and five of their foes netted 13 or below. Ennis surrendered 15.6 ppg with six getting 13 or less.