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Two burglaries took place last weekend, with two businesses in Zandt County becoming victims of theft. According to information released by the Van Police Department, around 3:15 a.m., Friday, Feb. 18, a convenience store in Van, called New-Way, was burglarized by two men. The cash registers were taken. The Van Police Department released surveillance camera photos of the two males breaking the glass of the door and gaining entrance. One male can be seen behind the register in one photo. One hour later, the Northeast Farmers Co-Op in Canton was believed to be burglarized by the same suspects. The Van Police Department is asking that anyone with information for either burglary to contact the Van Police Department at 903-963-5642 or the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office at 903-567-4133.

The field of playoff competitors is nearly set for Van Zandt County boys basketball programs with bi-district round action slated to begin around the state Feb. 21-22.

Left, Van standout Maci Jones capped her senior year by being named to the Texas Sports Writers Association All- State Third Team at the middle blocker position for her play during the 2021 season. Coach Ashton Carpenter stated, “Maci is very deserving of this recognition. She has been a key component in our program and has been so fun to watch perform on the court.” Right, despite splitting her time playing both the outside hitter and setter positions for the Van Lady Vandals in 2021, Bella Thompson was recognized as an Honorable Mention All-State performer as an outside hitter by Texas Sports Writers Association. Coach Ashton Carpenter noted, “I am so proud of her and appreciative of what she has done for Vandal volleyball.” Photos by David Kapitan

The Wills Point Tigers kept themselves in the thick of this year’s playoff race last week, winning games against rivals Canton and Van to force a playin tournament Feb. 17-18.

Lifters representing Canton, Fruitvale and Van made their way to Bullard last week, continuing their 2022 season at the annual Bullard Invitational Powerlifting Meet. Lindale posted the top finish in the varsity girls division with 48 points while Whitehouse placed second with 35 points, Gladewater Sabine third with 30 points, Canton fourth with 29 points, Chapel Hill fifth with 25 points, Rusk sixth with 23 points, Fruitvale seventh with seven points, Van eighth with five points, Arp ninth with two points and Pollok Central 10 th with zero points.

Van Zandt County was well represented this week with four local programs, the Canton Eaglettes, Edgewood Lady Dogs, Martins Mill Lady Mustangs and Van Lady Vandals, all beginning their respective playoff runs.