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Lady Dogs dominate Superlative recognitions

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The Edgewood Lady Dogs were as impressive as any county volleyball program during the 2022 season, earning bragging rights with wins over Canton, Van and Wills Point during non-district play before steamrolling their way to an 11-1 record during District 12-3A play.
Edgewood junior Trinity Hale (1) was named Libero of the Year in District 12-3A play this season. Hale and the Lady Dogs finished district play with an 11-1 record overall. Photo by Dusty Goodwin

Thompson named District 16-4A MVP

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sports@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Eaglettes set the standard for county volleyball programs during the 2022 season, reaching the Regional Tournament where they fell just short against an Aubrey program that would ultimately finish as the runner-up in Class 4A this season.
Van standout Bella Thompson capped her high school volleyball career by being named District 16-4A MVP. Thompson and the Lady Vandals finished as runners-up in district play before posting bi-district and Area round playoff wins. Photo by Liz Hinch

Eagles get off to scorching start

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news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Eagles, who enter the 2022-23 season with lofty goals after returning seven contributors from last year’s district champion team, kicked off their season in impressive fashion, notching victories against West Mesquite, Grand Saline, and Eustace this past week.
Garrett Walker got off to an impressive start in Canton’s first three games, averaging north of 20 points per game. Photo by Ethan Adams

Lady Dogs roll past Lindale

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sports@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Lady Dogs made it look easy on Tuesday night, blitzing an overmatched Lindale squad both offensively and defensively to take a convincing 48-23 win. Kassidy Paul helped to shoulder the load offensively for the Lady Dogs, finishing with a game-high 15 points in the win.

Nominations now open for Van ISD Hall of Fame

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The Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame was established to recognize former Van ISD faculty or staff members who are retired or deceased and who made notable, positive contributions to their profession and community.

Robertson gives safety, security update to VISD Board

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A security and safety update for Van ISD was presented to the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Nov. 14 by Van ISD Director of School Safety and Security Thomas Robertson.
Van High School sophomore Isaiah Colorado (middle) was recognized by the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Nov. 14 as he recently qualified to compete in the Class 4A Cross Country Meet in Round Rock. Photo by David Barber