Sports

Body The Van Vandals and the Canton Eagles were well represented on the District 15-4A All-District Boys’ Basketball Team released March 4. Representing the Vandals on the First Team were junior Rawly Hinch and Kale Carter.

Body The District 9-3A, Division 2, champion Edgewood Bulldogs and the district runner-up, the Grand Saline Indians, were well represented on the Blue Bell/ Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Class 3A All-State Football Team that was recently released.

Body The Van Vandals and the Canton Eagles were well represented on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Class 4A All-State Football Team recently released. Vandal offensive guard Landon Robinson (6-1, 300-pound senior) was named to the All-State First Team.

Body Wills Point ISD’s Loryn Witherspoon and Kate Keierleber have been selected to participate in the 2026 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) All-Star Softball Game.

Body March 13, 1960 – February 17, 2026 Funeral services for Mr. Matthew Clifford Green, 65, of Grand Saline, were held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Bartley Funeral Home, with John Villareal and Larry Shelton officiating.

Body The two-time defending Class 2A, Division 2, state champion Martins Mill Lady Mustangs started their post-season run for a third straight state title in impressive fashion Feb. 16 as they dominated Lovelady, 100-19, in the bi-district round of the state playoffs.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution to temporarily halt all green energy projects in Van Zandt County while a permanent moratorium is considered was approved unanimously Feb. 11 by the VZC Commissioners’ Court during its regular meeting.

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Body Another 40-plus point game for Kara Nixon and another victory for the Martins Mill Lady Mustangs Jan. 28 as they blew past LaPoynor, 82-31.