Sports

susan@vanzandtnews.com Under the leadership of Coach Brad Gibson, the Fruitvale High School Cross-Country team has been diligently preparing for the upcoming season since July. Committed to fostering athletic excellence, Coach Gibson has implemented a rigorous training schedule that requires athletes to rise early and hit the track at 6:30 a.m., four days a week.

Sports Correspondent Friday the 13th did not prove to be unlucky for the Grand Saline Indians and the Canton Eagles as both varsity football teams improved their regular season records to 3-0 with impressive victories.

Two varsity football teams in Van Zandt County have started their seasons at 2-0 following impressive victories Sept. 6.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com It was an even 3-3 split so far as how Van Zandt County varsity football teams performed on opening night of non-district play Aug. 30.

With a winning percentage of 82, Dale Beard of Murchison is the winner of Football Contest No. 1 in the Van Zandt News.