Sports

Kara Nixon popped the nets for 41 points Jan. 6 to lead the two-time defending Class 2A, Division 2, state champion Martins Mill Lady Mustangs to a dominating win over Alba- Golden in district play, 8332.

The Grand Saline Lady Indians traveled to Eustace Jan. 6 for a District 15-3A game at Eustace’s Kirk Gymnasium.

The Eustace Bulldogs boys’ basketball team hosted the Grand Saline Indians for a nightcap of District 15-3A play at Kirk Gymnasium in Eustace Jan. 6.

The Grand Saline Lady Indians lost a tough 44-41 decision Dec. 19 at Malakoff. The Lady Indians are currently 0-2 in District 15-3A play. Sophomore Maddie Rumfield (22) dribbles the ball up the court and senior Kolbi Phillips drives toward the basket.

The Wills Point Tigers and the Canton Eagles were well represented on the District 6-4A, Division 2, All-District Football Team that was recently released. Coach James Boxley’s Wills Point Tigers concluded their season with a 3-7 overall record and a 1-4 mark in District 6-4A, Division 2, play.

The District 7-4A, Division 2, All-District Football Team released recently includes several members of the Van Vandals. Coach Jared Moffatt’s Vandals finished their 2025 season with an overall record of 7-5, a runner-up finish in District Championship Game.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A long night got even longer for the Edgewood Bulldogs as their remarkable varsity football season came to a close at the hands of the Arp Tigers, 4928, in the Class 3A, Division 2, Regional Semifinal played at Van’s Memorial Stadium.

It’s been a great week, and I’ve been blessed to spend time with fine friends that share my love of the outdoors. For those of us that love to hunt, this is most definitely ‘our’ time of year.