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Ennis White team wins back-to-back district titles

Football handed the ball to HC Quinton Fossett, and the winning ways of the Olde Gold didn’t take long rekindle. A year after a strong finish in which Italy went 5-2 down the stretch to end at 20-13 – only to be flattened by Poolville (306) in the playoffs, Fossett has this year’s guys utilizing an uptempo offense and a physical brand of defense.

Former All-District QB and WR Wondame Davis, Junior, finished his first season at DI University of Texas at El Paso. Battling for playing time as a freshman, he fought for opportunities at both defensive back and at wide receiver.

AD Don Drake taking aim at 85 hopefuls

Lions picked to make playoffs; 5-3 in last two weeks

Former All-District MVP and QB, Jackson Gilkey, who entered the transfer portal recently, signed with Division I Weber (WEEBER) State in Ogden, Utah. He begins classes on Jan. 6. After two years at UTSA, he has three years of eligibility left.

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At a crossroads, two of the most impactful hires a school district can face, the head of schools and the head football coach, will soon be decided. This impending juncture is approaching, and the order of the two is less than ideal.

Ennis’ Henderson; passionate about coaching

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