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Boone’s big day carries Bulldogs

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The Edgewood Bulldogs and Grand Saline Indians met up on the diamond for the first time this season on Tuesday night, battling in the District 12-3A opener for both squads. Edgewood’s Noah Boone would be play a starring role in the contest, powering his team both from the plate and on the mound in an eventual 6-2 Bulldog victory.

Eaglettes roll past in district opener, 13-1

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The Canton Eaglettes put together an impressive showing on the diamond last week, opening District 14-4A play with a 13-1 rout of the Van Lady Vandals. The game was never much in doubt as Canton scored runs in all six innings played on their way to victory.
The Canton offense hammered out 16 hits during the team’s district opening win over Van March 18. The Eaglettes will look to keep their momentum going during the weeks ahead with road games in Wills Point, Athens and Mabank. Photo by Lianna Reid

Lady Tigers drop district opener

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The Wills Point Lady Tiger softball program officially hit the most important stretch of their season last week, kicking off District 14-4A play on the road against the Brownsboro Bearettes. Fielding errors and a strong Brownsboro pitching performance would prove to be too tough to overcome as the home team scored a 15-0 shutout win over the Lady Tigers.
The Wills Point Lady Tigers were scheduled to meet up with Canton for the first time this season March 25 at home. The Eaglettes are currently 1-0 in district play after downing Van last week. Photo courtesy of WPHS Yearbook staff

STATE CHAMPION

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Wills Point High School junior Mady Garcia capped a stellar lifting season by winning the Class 4A State Powerlifting Championship in the 259 lb. weight class March 18. Wills Point’s powerlifting program will have the opportunity to add even more hardware when Ivan Sifuentes and Caleb Webb compete at the Class 4A Boys State Powerlifting Meet in Abilene March 24-26. Photo courtesy of WPHS Yearbook staff
STATE CHAMPION

Track teams compete at Farmer Relays

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The Wills Point Tiger track and field program sent competitors to Farmersville March 17 to compete at the annual Farmer Relays. Wills Point placed first overall as a team in the varsity boys division with 127.25 points, ahead of Mabank, Royse City, Greenville, Blue Ridge, Sanger, Caddo Mills, Nevada Community and Farmersville.
Hallie Lovvorn, at right, finished seventh overall in the 800 meter run while teammate Stephanie Mireles, at left, finished 10th overall at the Farmersville Farmer Relays. Photo by Jyllian Phillips

Fast start propels Canton Eagles to win

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The Canton Eagles hit the ground running last week, lighting up the scoreboard in both the first and second innings on their way to a 9-3 triumph over Redwater March 18. Canton’s offense wasted little time in leaving their mark on the contest, plating five runs in the bottom of the first for a commanding 5-0 lead.
Creede Herchman and the Canton Eagles were scheduled to begin their quest for a potential district title on the road against longtime foe Wills Point March 25. Photo by Lianna Reid

Lindale blanks Tigers 3-0

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The Wills Point Tiger baseball program continued to inch its way towards the start of district play last week, traveling to Lindale to take on a solid Eagles squad. Lindale would ultimately prevail in the contest, getting three strong pitching performances in a 3-0 win over the Tigers.
Hayden Smith finished went 1/2 with a double during non-district action against the Lindale Eagles last week. Photo courtesy of WPHS Yearbook staff

Seeing summer at the Grand Saline Library

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We had a wonderful spring break at the Grand Saline Public Library. Thank you to everyone that chose to spend some of your time with us last week. Seeing all the happy smiling faces made us even more excited about our plans for the summer.