September 2022

Vandals outlast Brownsboro to open district play at home Sept. 23, 41-21

Body DAVID BARBER Sports Correspondent Breaking a two-game losing streak, the Van Vandals could not have picked a better time to get back in the win column as they broke open a tight game at halftime and raced past the Brownsboro Bears, 41-21, in the District 8-4A, Division 2,...

Indians continue shutout streak

Body The 2022 football season has taken plenty of twists and turns for county football teams since play began back on Aug. 26.
Cannon Rainey (1) receives instructions from a member of the Van Vandal coaching staff Sept. 16 during action against the Paris Wildcats. Van took a 2-2 overall record into their District 8-4A, Division 2, contest at home against the Brownsboro Bears Sept. 23. Photo by Liz Hinch

Lady Panthers edge past Wills Point Lady Tigers

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Lady Tigers continued District 14-4A play last week, making the short trek to Quinlan for a matchup against the Ford Lady Panthers.

Eaglettes ace first two district tests

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com Canton players and coaches entered the season with a clear goal in mind, targeting a fast start during non-district play and another district title for the program.

I.T. James Stadium to be rededicated

Body In December of 1972, the Edgewood School Board voted to rename the football stadium after a person long affiliated with Edgewood Schools, Mr. I.T.

Lady Vandals improve to 3-0 in district

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Van Lady Vandal Vandals were the standard bearers among Van Zandt County volleyball programs in 2021, reaching the Regional Semifinals before bowing out to Celina.
Shelby Burns (11) and the rest of the Lady Vandals will look to move closer to another playoff berth this week with road dates in Tyler at Cumberland Academy Sept. 27 and at Canton Sept. 30. Photo by Liz Hinch

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Sep. 13-Sep.