Sports

When does looking into the rear view mirror actually project to what is ahead? Well, a glance back at the sub-varsity football teams in Ennis gives promise to the road ahead.

Avalon applied a vice-grip defensive effort in the second half on Tuesday to earn a 45-37 road win at No. 25 Covington. The Eagles led at the half, 25-24, before the effects of their trapping and full-court press spurred a 12-6 third quarter to squeeze turnovers from the Owls.

Resolute after a recent four-game losing skid against winning teams, three of them ranked, Ferris bounced back with a pair of victories to stay in the thick of the District 12-4A race. The Yellowjackets, 15-10, have stayed the course under their upbeat HC Josh McGee.