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The number-one ranked team in the state in Class 2A boys basketball, the Martins Mill Mustangs, had few problems in their bi-district game Feb. 17 as they blew past Latexo, 74-43.

The defending Class 2A State Champion Martins Mill Lady Mustangs continue to dominate in post-season play as they whipped Reisel and Tenaha to advance to the Class 2A Regional Finals. Against Tenaha Feb.

The Van Vandals improved their season record to 2112 with an impressive 68-47 victory over the Chapel Hill Bulldogs in the bi-district round of the Class 4A state basketball playoffs Feb. 18 in Tyler.

In a hard-fought contest that went down to the wire, the Grand Saline Indians edged Troup, 63-62, in the bi-district round of the Class 3A state basketball playoffs. Landon Mayne led four players in double figure scoring for the Indians with 18 points followed by Preston Hass with 12, and Blane Thompson and Weston Akins with 10 points each.

The Edgewood Bulldogs were impressive in their bi-district round matchup in the Class 3A state basketball playoffs as they easily took care of the Arp Tigers, 60-41, Feb. 18.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution for the commissioners’ court to help form a 391 Commission with a combination of counties or municipalities was approved during its regular meeting Feb. 12.

The Friends of the Grand Saline Library is in the midst of its annual membership drive. Memberships play a vital role in financing reading and learning within the community.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County has announced that tickets are available now for the club’s ‘MAGA GALA’ event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at Victory Life Church located at 16040 State Highway 64 in Ben Wheeler.