Ennis had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 42-14 loss at the hands of the Waxahachie Indians. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 155th, while the Indians are ranked 40th).
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was LAMARION MCGOWAN, who picked up 104 receiving yards and a touchdown. GRACEN HARRIS also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 96 receiving yards.
Waxahachie got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Wade Lemons out in front who rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns. Jerry Meyer Iii was another key player, throwing for 339 yards and a touchdown while picking up 12.1 yards per attempt.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ennis will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Midlothian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Waxahachie, they will host Coppell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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