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Lifters representing Van Zandt County’s three largest school districts, Canton, Van and Wills Point, made their way to Arp March 10 to compete for a chance to advance to the Class 4A State Powerlifting Meet.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs hit the diamond twice last week, looking to shift their quest for a spot in this year’s 3A UIL Softball Playoffs into high gear following a district opening setback to perennial power Rains back on March 7.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indians have struggled to find their way offensively in recent weeks, scuffling at the plate in multiple contests with District 12- 3A play now underway. That Rains and Prairiland.

DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill Mustangs made the trek to Kerens this week, taking on the Bobcats in a district tune-up for both programs. The Mustangs would come up short in the contest, falling behind early and never fully recovering in a 7-0 setback.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs have been the class of the field in District 12-3A in recent years, dominating the field on their way to numerous lengthy playoff runs. That stretch of dominance continued into the 2022-’23 season as Edgewood went a perfect 12-0 overall to top the field in a district that also includes Commerce, Prairiland, Emory Rains, Grand Saline, Paris Chisum and Lone Oak.

The Grand Saline Indians aced their first test of District 12-3A play this week, tangling twice with the Prairiland Patriots in a home-and –home series. Grand Saline would win both contests, getting off to a strong start in their chase for a spot in this year’s postseason.

The Van Vandals rolled out the red carpet last week, playing host to teams from across the area for this year’s Van Tournament March 9-11. The Vandals would acquit themselves well over the three-day event, going 3-1-1 overall.

The Grand Saline powerlifting program made its way to Arp March 10, squaring off against some of the top 3A programs from across the area at this year’s Region 3 Division 3 Meet. The Indians would more than hold their own at the event, qualifying two lifters for the Class 3A State Meet while finishing sixth overall out of 34 competing teams.