April 2023

The Van Vandals continued their march through District 16-4A play last week, closing out their season series against Chapel Hill April 1 before crossing paths with Cumberland Academy three nights later. Van prevails in both matchups, pushing their overall season mark to 19-5-1 with postseason play looming just over the horizon.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indians continued their playoff push last week, clashing with Commerce and Emory Rains in District 12-3A play. Grand Saline made it look easy against Commerce March 31, getting five shutout innings from Hannah Aaron in a 12-0 win.

news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Eaglettes lone game of last week would result in heartbreak, as the Mabank Lady Panthers won in walkoff fashion on Friday night to claim the district lead. The game would quickly turn into a duel of the aces, with Jaycee Bullard going for Canton and Kai Hudson dealing for Mabank.

The Canton track and field program was able to enjoy the comforts of home last week, welcoming county foes Edgewood and Van as well as Caddo Mills, Mabank, Mineola and Sunnyvale for the annual Eagle Relays at Norris Birdwell Stadium March 30.