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County football programs continued to acquit themselves well on the gridiron last week, going a combined 3-2 overall with the playoffs looming just over the horizon. Canton The Canton Eagles returned to the field last week, looking to continue the positive momentum that they had generated in wins over Ferris, Hillsboro and Bullard.

District play was in full swing locally last week with Edgewood, Fruitvale, Grand Saline, Van and Wills Point all in action Oct. 15. County teams acquitted themselves well overall as the Bulldogs, Bobcats, Indians and Vandals all picked up key wins to boost their playoff odds.

Van’s run to a potential undefeated district championship hit a speed bump last week after the team earned a split in matches against Mabank and the state-ranked Brownsboro Bearettes. The Lady Vandals opened their week at home Oct.