Hawkins last defeated Ellis on Dec. 2, 2002, a 44-29 victory. Hawkins head coach Elyse Leach was a freshman in high school when the Lady Commandos last toppled their in-city rivals.

HENDERSONVILLE – There were times during Monday evening's contest where Hawkins Middle School's boys basketball team was primed to take the lead from rival Ellis. It just never came to pass. The ...

High school students last fall moved to a new building, opening the way for the $15.8 million upgrade of the new Hawkins. "I honestly could not sleep at all last night," said Thomas, who was ...