Ennis and Lake Belton Face Off in Softball Bi-District Playoffs

Best-of-three series kicks off this weekend in Alvarado

Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:00am

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The Ennis Lions softball team (20-13) will take on the Lake Belton Broncos (25-6) in a best-of-three bi-district playoff series starting this weekend in Alvarado. Game 1 is set for April 23 with Ennis as the home team, followed by Game 2 on April 24 with Lake Belton as the home team. If necessary, Game 3 will be played on April 25.

Why it matters

This bi-district playoff matchup features two strong softball programs looking to advance deep into the postseason. Ennis finished the regular season with a 20-13 record, while Lake Belton dominated with a 25-6 mark. The winner of this series will move on to the area round of the 5A state playoffs.

The details

The best-of-three series between Ennis and Lake Belton will take place at Alvarado High School. Game 1 is scheduled for April 23 at 7pm, with Ennis serving as the home team. Lake Belton will host Game 2 on April 24, also at 7pm. If a decisive Game 3 is needed, it will be played on April 25 at 2pm.

  • The series begins on April 23 at 7pm in Alvarado.
  • Game 2 is set for April 24 at 7pm, with Lake Belton as the home team.
  • If necessary, Game 3 will be played on April 25 at 2pm.

The players

Ennis Lions

The softball team from Ennis High School, who finished the regular season with a 20-13 record.

Lake Belton Broncos

The softball team from Lake Belton High School, who had an impressive 25-6 record during the regular season.

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What’s next

The winner of this best-of-three series will advance to the area round of the 5A state softball playoffs.

The takeaway

This bi-district playoff matchup between the Ennis Lions and Lake Belton Broncos promises to be an exciting and competitive series, with both teams looking to extend their postseason runs.