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Above, the Waxahachie High School 2019-2020 swim team. This week, the UIL released its 6-6A swim district alignment for the next two years. District 6 will include DeSoto, Duncanville, Grand Prairie, Irving, Irving MacArthur, South Grand Prairie and Waxahachie.
There was no shortage of talent on the hardwood in Ellis County during the 2019-20 season.
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As school districts have turned to virtual learning and classrooms amid the COVID-19 outbreak, local athletic departments are now pivoting toward much of the same. Those same district officials are also beginning to make tough decisions related to annual spring athletics events, namely sprin…
There was no shortage of talent on the hardwood in Ellis County during the 2019-20 season.
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Dear fans, partners and racers,
Friday, March 19, should have marked the end to the regular season for high school soccer teams.
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame inducted Texas Motorplex owner Billy Meyer as one of its members during a ceremony held March 12 in Gainesville, Florida.
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A black-and-white photo resurfaced Thursday that reminded Waxahachie basketball faithful of just how good the good times were. It also provided a welcomed case study into how deeply sports engrain themselves into a community.
AUSTIN – The University Interscholastic League is extending its suspension of all UIL sanctioned activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Texas. All contests, practices, rehearsals and workouts will remain suspended until further notice.
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The Waxahachie ISD board of trustees recognized its Waxahachie High School varsity cheer squad at its February meeting. The squad had recently participated in the UIL state competition and placed 19th in the 6A Division II – Spirit Contest. Squad members include Amity Aparicio, Alexa Barron,…
Congratulations to Lady Indians Raquel Acosta, Nina Ramirez and Brooke Trull, who were recently named to Academic All-State honors for the 2019-2020 school year by the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches.
FORT WORTH – The Ben Hogan Trophy Award Committee, Friends of Golf and Golf Coaches Association of America have scheduled the 2020 Ben Hogan Award Dinner for Thursday, June 4, at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth.
Basketball fans, especially those in Ellis County, who haven’t already taken an interest in the West Texas A&M University men’s basketball program should do so – quickly.
NORMAN, Okla. — University of Oklahoma baseball freshman Peyton Graham, a 2019 graduate of Waxahachie High School, has been named the Big 12 Player of the Week after hitting .500 in five games last week, the conference office announced this week.
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A century ago, Major League Baseball flourished in Waxahachie in the springtime. The Detroit Tigers, featuring the legendary Ty Cobb, trained here from 1916 through 1918. The following year, the Cincinnati Reds encamped here before embarking on their 1919 campaign that culminated with a Worl…
The Ellis County Rainbow Room will host a fun run in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention month in April.
The Waxahachie Indians baseball team hosted its annual Dulin Memorial Tournament this past week, with games held March 5 in Midlothian and at Waxahachie High School and March 7 at Richards Park in Waxahachie. Shown in this photo gallery are photos from Saturday.
On March 3, the Waxahachie High School Iron Indians took to the powerlifting platforms with 16 lifters at Pine Tree High School in Longview. Waxahachie was the most represented team in the region, with 16 lifters qualifying for the competition. At the end of a big night, the Indians took awa…
The Waxahachie High School Lady Indians recently participated in the Region 3, Division 1, powerlifting meet at Longview Pine Tree.
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Thursday, March 12
Wednesday, March 11
The Waxahachie High School Lady Indians took second place at Friday’s Big Green track meet held at Lumpkins Stadium. The WHS Indians team took seventh place.
The 57th Charmer Line has again impressed the judges, most recently at the Duncanville event.
The Waxahachie High School JV girls golf team took third place Monday in the Waxahachie JV Golf Tournament held at the Waxahachie Golf Club. The Lady Indians shot 395. They were led by Meredith Hallett who shot 96. Other scores were Rhonda Springer 97, Breanna Andersen 96, Sydney Rodriguez 1…
Monday, March 9
BROWNWOOD – The 54th Lone Star Fair & Expo, presented by the Brownwood Jaycees will be held Friday-Sunday, March 20-22, at the Brownwood Coliseum.
LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA – It’s a chance to shine in the national spotlight for Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns volleyball libero Hannah Ramirez, who was the recipient of an invitation to participate in the U.S. Women’s National Team open tryout Feb. 21-23 at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Cen…
The Waxahachie High School varsity golf team recently competed in the Brennan Shootout at the Golf Club of Texas in San Antonio, walking away with a first-place finish. Leading the way for the Indians was freshman Jud Willett with a 160 total for the tournament. Also participating were Jake …
DALLAS – In February, the Dallas Fuel kicked off the 2020 Overwatch League season in front of a sold-out crowd at the largest dedicated esports facility in North America. The team announces new ticket prices that will make Dallas Fuel home events hosted at Toyota Music Factory (April 4-5) an…
Congratulations to the Waxahachie JV Girls golf team as it won first place in the Burleson JV Golf Tournament at Southern Oaks. The Lady Indians won by 47 strokes as they shot 196. The tournament was shortened to nine holes due to low temperatures and high wind. Sydney Rodriguez led the way …
Saturday, March 7
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The Waxahachie High School Iron Indians continue to break records, with the team most recently rolling through the Joshua Invitational meet.
The Waxahachie High School varsity golf team recently competed in the Brennan Shootout at the Golf Club of Texas in San Antonio, walking away with a first-place finish. Leading the way for the Indians was freshman Jud Willett with a 160 total for the tournament. Also participating were Jake …
The Waxahachie High School varsity powerlifting team, the Iron Indians, is set for regionals and shooting for its fourth regional championship. Leading the team are senior Joseph Chavez, sophomore Dax Lotts and senior Denton Ross. This year, the Iron Indians qualified more lifters than ever,…
Thursday, March 5
Wednesday, March 4
The Waxahachie High School Indians golf team hosted its annual Hachie Invite at Waxahachie Golf Club on Monday morning. The Indians placed second overall and shot 349 as a team. The Indians were led by Daylin Sheehan (86), Cameron Krawiec (87), Scotty Marshall (87), Gabe Perez (89) and Josep…
The Waxahachie High School JV girls golf team took third place Monday in the Waxahachie JV Golf Tournament held at the Waxahachie Golf Club. The Lady Indians shot 395. They were led by Meredith Hallett who shot 96. Other scores were Rhonda Springer 97, Breanna Andersen 96, Sydney Rodriguez 1…
The Waxahachie High School girls track team outran everyone at the Kennedale Invitational to take first place in the varsity division and second in the junior varsity.
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In one of the more physical basketball games of the season, the Waxahachie Runnin’ Indians defeated Coppell on Friday to win their first 6A Region I area championship.
Saturday, Feb. 29
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