Sports

The Martins Mill Mustangs advanced to the Class 2A regional boys’ tournament with a 36-25 victory over Grapeland in the regional quarterfinals in Athens Feb. 27.

The Van Vandal boys’ varsity soccer team captured an exciting overtime victory over Chapel Feb. 27 at Van’s Memorial Stadium, 2-0.

After winning fourth place in their district with two hard-earned victories last week, the Van Vandals continued their winning ways as they opened post-season play with an impressive 49-38 victory over Sulphur Springs in the bi-district round of the Class 4A boys’ basketball playoffs Feb. 20 in Royse City. Trailing 11-10 after the first quarter of play, the Vandals outscored Sulphur Springs, 13-4, in the second quarter to take a 23-15 lead at halftime and 38-29 at the end of the third quarter. The Vandals were scheduled to meet Dallas Pinkston in the Area round of the state playoffs Feb. 23 at North Forney High School.

It was a tough night overall for the Van Lady Vandals as they saw their varsity basketball season come to a close Feb. 16 at the hands of Sunnyvale, 58-36.

The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs continued their impressive post-season play Feb. 19 as they dominated Lovelady, 56-31, in the Class 2A Regional Quarterfinals at Slocum High School.

The road to the state tournament in San Antonio next month got off to an impressive start for the Martins Mill Mustangs boys’ varsity basketball team Feb. 19 as they blew past Groveton, 9144, in the bi-district round of the Class 2A boys’ state basketball playoffs.

Fourth place in the district boys’ basketball race involving the Van Vandals was still up for grabs as they finished the regular season in a fourway tie for the last post-season berth in their district.

The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs opened their 2024 playoff run in impressive style Feb. 12 as they dominated Grapeland at home, 71-27.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs varsity basketball team improved their season record to 25-9 as they eased past Bells, 43-41, in the bi-district round of the girls’ state basketball playoffs Feb. 13.