Ennis High School Athletics Realigned for 2026-2028

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Ennis High School athletics announced on Monday, February 2nd, the new district assignments for their football, volleyball, basketball, and other sports teams for the 2026-2028 seasons. The realignment impacts several area schools within The Ennis News coverage region, including Ferris, Palmer, Italy, Rice, and others.

Why it matters

District realignment is a regular occurrence in Texas high school sports, as the University Interscholastic League (UIL) adjusts school classifications and district groupings every two years. These changes can significantly impact team schedules, travel requirements, and competitive dynamics for local athletic programs.

The details

The specific district assignments for Ennis High School's various sports teams were not provided in the original article. However, the realignment is expected to affect the schedules and opponents for the Lions' football, volleyball, basketball, and other athletic programs over the next two-year cycle.

• Ennis High School athletics learned of the new district assignments on Monday, February 2, 2026.
• The realigned districts will be in effect for the 2026-2028 seasons.

What’s next

The specific district assignments for each Ennis High School sport will be announced in the coming weeks, allowing the teams to begin preparing their schedules and strategies for the 2026-2028 seasons.