Sports

Body Coaches and athletic directors in Van Zandt County expressed surprise over who they will be competing against over the next two school years following the district realignment announcement Feb. 1 by the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL).

Body The Van boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer teams suffered difficult losses on the road Jan. 26 at Chapel Hill.

Body The Van Lady Vandals bounced back from a tough loss against Lindale to get back on the winning track as they dominated Mabank on ‘Military Appreciation Night’ at home, 63-48, Jan. 30.

Body The Van Vandals and the Canton Eagles were well represented on the District 8-4A, Division 2, All-District Football Team recently announced. Van Senior Jose Suarez was selected as the ‘Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year’ as he shared the honor with Carthage junior Kash Courtney.

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Body The Van Vandal boys’ soccer team turned in an impressive performance Jan. 23 as they shut out Mineola, 3-0. Guadalupe Sanchez scored a brace. Both of Guadalupe’s goals were assisted by Brayan Colorado.

Body Against the defending Class 4A state champion Brownsboro Bearettes Jan. 19, the Van Lady Vandals stayed within striking distance but in the end, could not overtake Brownsboro on its home court as the Bearettes dealt the Lady Vandals a tough 38-34 defeat.

Body In a contest that was postponed 24 hours due to bad weather, the Van Lady Vandals had few issues with visiting Cumberland Academy as Van dominated, 79-19, Jan. 17.

Body Van Lady Vandal basketball senior Landry Jones was recently named as the ‘Ford Tough Female Athlete of the Month’ for December in Class 4A for the state of Texas.