Washington closer to Olympic dream
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com Midlothian native Xavier Washington paid his dues in the ring in pursuit of his ultimate goal of boxing for the U.S. Olympic… Login to continue reading Login…
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Luke Clayton Outdoors: The old man’s shadow
. Throughout our days here on Planet Earth, we have what psychologists call our “inner man” tagging along every step of the way, from the… Login to continue reading Login…
No. 1 Aledo ends Hawks’ historic year
Staff report ARLINGTON — The Class 5A Division I No. 5-ranked Red Oak Hawks entered Friday night’s region semifinal clash with 11-time state champion and… Login to continue reading Login…
No. 21 Runnin' Indians take on all comers
Staff report The Waxahachie Runnin’ Indians are loaded for a run at the top, and they aren’t shying away from any big-name opponent this year… Login to continue reading Login…
WHS year ends in area thriller
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com ALLEN — Every once in a little while, in a race between the tortoise and the hare, the hare wins. Two vastly-contrasting… Login to continue reading Login…
Ellis County football roundup: ROHS, MHS survive with area heroics
Staff report WICHITA FALLS — With fill-in quarterback Chris Martinez continuing to carry the team with his heroics, the No. 5-ranked Red Oak Hawks are… Login to continue reading Login…
Lady Indians earn 3 superlatives on 11-6A squad
Staff report The Waxahachie Lady Indians maintained their remarkable volleyball playoff appearance streak this fall, and were rewarded by the coaches in District 11-6A at… Login to continue reading Login…
SAGU women punch ticket to NCCAA nationals
SAGU Athletics The Southwestern Assemblies of God University Lady Lions soccer team is set to make history as they clinch a spot in the prestigious… Login to continue reading Login…
Ellis County playoff glance
. Football Region semifinals Class 5A Division I Red Oak (12-0) vs. Aledo (12-0), 7:30 p.m. Fri. at Arlington Choctaw Stadium Class 5A Division II… Login to continue reading Login…
Luke Clayton Outdoors: Christmas shopping for the outdoors person
. For the past 38 years, sometime around the end of November, I’ve listed some gift ideas for the sportsperson on your list. Some items,… Login to continue reading Login…