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District play continues for VZC varsity football teams

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Contenders and pretenders will begin to separate themselves now that the battle for district championships and playoff positioning will be taking shape over the next month or so, Two Van Zandt County varsity football teams, the Edgewood Bulldogs and the Grand Saline Indians have started their district competition while the Van Vandals, the Canton Eagles, and the Wills Point Tigers started their run for potential district titles and post-season berths this past week.
District play continues for VZC varsity football teams

David Moffatt of Canton wins Football Contest #6

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With a winning percentage of 67, David Moffatt of Canton is the winner of Football Contest #6 in the Van Zandt News. Moffatt will win $50.00 in merchandise coupons redeemable at the participating merchants on the contest pages.

Edgewood competes in district cross-country meet

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Ty Rotan led our team placing fifth with a time of 17:39 in the 15-3A district meet held at Quitman. He is a four-time regional qualifier, and he will run on Monday, Oct.
The Edgewood Bulldog Cross Country Team, led by Ty Rotan, participated in the District 15-3A Cross Country Meet in Quitman. Rotan placed fifth in the district meet. He is a four-time regional qualifier as he advances to the Class 4A Regional Qualifier Meet scheduled for Monday, Oct. 20 in Arlington. Courtesy photos

Blotter

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 1-7.

Reception to be held honoring Hall of Fame Inductees

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The public is invited to a reception honoring the 2024-2025 Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame Inductees scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Van High School Cafeteria located at 985 North Maple Street.