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No. 19 Midlothian edges Lions, 49-43, on Tuesday

Former Ennis High School All-District running back, Jeremy Brown, Junior, recently completed his freshman season at Defiance College, in northwestern Ohio. The 5-foot-9, 170-pounder was fourth on the Yellowjackets in rushing with 27 carries for 118-yards. He averaged 4.4 yards per carry and also caught four passes for 34-yards (5.7). Brown was in town for the holidays and attended Ennis home basketball games.

Junior guard Eli Harris had an outstanding defensive effort against state-ranked Midlothian on Tuesday in Ennis. The 6’2 hoopster was assigned to guard the Panthers’ top offensive player, Jacob Almodovar, and drew high-praise from HC Jerry Mason.

A week after an impressive road kill at Covington (12-3), Avalon added another conquest to their 13-4 record by clamping down on Bynum, 42-34, on Tuesday in the Orange Dome. It was the seventh consecutive win for HC John De La Garza and the Flyers.

In a showdown between District 18-3A powers, Palmer staked claim to its view from the cat-bird seat with a resounding 64-43 triumph on Tuesday in Keene. The Bulldogs are 13-7 overall and 5-0 in district games, while Keene, 20-14 last year, is 16-9 and 4-2.

Lions devour Kaufman on road behind Harris, Roop, Gigante