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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese and several area Pastors led in prayer during the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer Ceremony held May 1 in the VZC District Courtroom in the VZC Courthouse.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A senior citizen group that meets regularly at Anytime Fitness in Canton took time to honor the memory of their senior member April 12. Liston Barber of Martins Mill, the oldest member of ‘The Old Timers Club’ senior citizen fitness group, passed away March 17 at the age of 99.

Martins Mill High School.

Edgewood Bulldog.

Van was well represented during the Class 4A Regional Track and Field Meet held April 18, 19 at East Texas A&M University in Commerce. Results of the Vandal and Lady Vandal participants in the Regional Track and Field Meet were as follows: Girls’ 100-Meter Dash McKenzi Crawford, fifth place, 12.37 seconds.

Jak Kinder, the only senior on the Class 2A, Division 2, State Champion Martins Mill Mustang varsity basketball team, signed a National Letter of Intent April 22 to play at LeTourneau University in Longview. Kinder was the MVP of the state championship game and broke the National Record for career three-point baskets made during his varsity high school career. Kinder was named ‘Player of the Year’ in Class 2A by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). He will be playing in the TABC All-Star Game in San Antonio. Kinder was joined by family, coaches, and teammates for the signing.

Sports

The Grand Saline and Edgewood varsity track teams were represented April 10 in Eustace at the Class 3A Area 15, 16 Track and Field Meet. Individual results for Grand Saline and Edgewood in the Area track and field meet were as follows: Boys’ 100-Meter Dash Bryan Paniagua, Edgewood, eighth place, 11.82 seconds.

Left, Jonathan Rumfield of Grand Saline (left) runs the last leg of the boys’ 4x100 meter relay during the Class 3A Area 15, 16 Track Meet April 10 in Eustace. Right, Madi Fugate (left) and Charisma Straughn of Grand Saline competed in the girls’ 100-meter dash with Straughn finishing in fourth place and Fugate placing seventh during the Class 3A Area 15, 16 Track Meet April 10 in Eustace.

Excitement is being built as the 903 Youth Football and Cheer league prepares for its annual cheer competition, showcasing the talent and dedication of young athletes across the region. Founded by local towns including Brownsboro, Canton, Edgewood, Mineola, Quinlan, and Wills Point, this cooperative youth league has quickly gained traction and is eager to welcome a new member, Kemp, into the fold this season.