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VZC ESD #3 proposition defeated May 6

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According to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office, the proposition on the ballot in a special called election May 6 for Van Zandt County Emergency Services District (ESD) #3 was defeated in a 147122 vote.

KEEPING SCORE

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City National Bank donated $10,000 to Fruitvale ISD to help sponsor one of the scoreboards at the district’s baseball/softball facility. District of_icials stated, “Thank you to our school district bank for their continued support of Fruitvale ISD.”
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Edgewood prevails in battle of the Bulldogs

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The Edgewood Bulldogs entered this year’s postseason on a slight note, having battled their way into contention for a district title before dropping their finale against longtime rivals Emory Rains to finish as a two-seed in the bi-district round.

Lady Vandals head to Regional Quarterfinals

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The Van Lady Vandals have been a team on a mission throughout much of the 2023 season, climbing their way to the top of the District 16-4A standings courtesy of a talented crop of underclassmen that have more than held their own against older competition.
Despite fielding one of the youngest teams in the area, the Van Lady Vandals finished their 2023 season with district, bi-district and Area round titles. Photo by Liz Hinch

Cardinals outduel Indians in bi-district play

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sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Indians entered this year’s postseason riding high, having won five consecutive games entering the bi-district round. Despite would narrowly come up short against the Pottsboro Cardinals, dropping back-to-back lengthy playoff run dashed.

Lady Indians power past S&S Consolidated

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sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indians charted a somewhat unique path through the Area round last week, forgoing a best-of-three series with S&S Consolidated in favor of a one Both teams entered the Area round heavy on confidence after Grand Saline upended District 11-3A champions Bells in three games while the Lady Rams pounded Life Oak Cliff by a 23-0 margin to advance.

Leopards edge past Vandals in bi-district

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The Van Vandals faced a tough draw to open this year’s baseball playoffs, clashing against a talented Liberty-Eylau squad with a consistent track record of reaching postseason play. The two teams began their best-ofthree series May 4 with Liberty-Eylau riding a five run third inning on their way to a 6-2 win.
Colton Grier allowed just one hit and three unearned runs during Van’s season-ending 3-2 setback to the Liberty-Eylau Leopards. Photo by Liz Hinch