Sports

Area football fans likely came away with a sense of déjà vu last week as, for the second consecutive Friday night, county teams went a combined 1-5 overall on the gridiron. Van once again proved to be the exception to the rule, retaining their perfect record with a 37-point rout of Pittsburg. Other schools were not as lucky as Canton, Edgewood, Fruitvale, Grand Saline and Wills Point all suffered setbacks.

The Van Lady Vandals crossed the final hurdle before the start of District 14-4A play this week, downing the Class 5A Tyler Lady Lions in three sets Sept. 21.

The Canton Running Eagle ran at the Mineola Nature Preserve Sept. 16, winning first overall in the varsity girls division and fifth overall in the varsity boys division.

The third week of the 2021 football season proved to be less than kind to county football programs with Canton, Edgewood, Fruitvale, Grand Saline and Wills Point all coming up short in their respective games. With those setbacks, Van became the last team to retain its perfect early season record.

The Canton Running Eagles welcomed runners from across the area to the First Monday parking area Sept. 11 for the annual Henry Lewis Memorial Invitational. Prior to the start of the races, there was a 9/11 tribute in honor of those who lost their lives and who have served our country.