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Lady Indians blank Edgewood in rivalry game

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DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indians and Edgewood Lady Dogs renewed their longstanding rivalry last week, clashing in a key District 12-3A showdown March 24. Grand Saline would come away with a victory in the contest, riding a fast start on offense and a strong pitching performance to an 8-0 victory.

Tiger, Indian lifters compete at State Meet

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The Wills Point Tiger powerlifting program put the finishing touches on another successful season last week, sending Ivan Sifuentes and Hayden Taylor to compete against the state’s best in Abilene March 24.
Tiger, Indian lifters compete at State Meet

Bulldogs best Vandals, hammer Tigers

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The Edgewood Bulldogs continued to inch their way closer to the start of this year’s UIL State Baseball Playoffs last week, clashing with Van in a non-district tilt before crossing paths with longtime foe Commerce.

Lady Mustangs dominate Superlative recognitions

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The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs have been the gold standard among county athletic programs for almost two decades, stringing together dominant regular seasons and lengthy playoff runs at a dizzying clip.
6th Man of the Year Ruthie Mein

Indians power past Lone Oak Buffaloes, 15-5

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DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Indians continued to make their way through District 12-3A play last week, traveling to Lone Oak to clash with the Buffaloes March 21. Grand Saline would put together a dominant effort offensively in the game, racing out to an early lead and never looking back in a 15-5 rout.

SIGNING DAY

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Wills Point High School standout student-athlete Cole Roberts was joined by his family, friends and WPISD faculty as he signed his letter of intent with Northeast Texas Community College. Roberts, who also excelled as a member of the Tiger football team, will spend his next two years competing as a student-athlete on the NTCC Rodeo Team.
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Lady Dogs double up Lone Oak, 8-4

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The Edgewood Lady Dogs hit the road March 17, traveling to Lone Oak to take on the Lady Buffaloes in a matchup of District 12-3A foes. Edgewood would seize control of the contest, plating five runs in the first two innings on their way to an 8-4 win.

Eaglettes open district play

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The Canton Eaglettes improved upon their already stellar 15-4 record this week, winning both scheduled contests to improve to 17-4. Canton would open the week with a Wednesday matinee on the road against Henderson.
Jaycee Bullard finished a spectacular week with nine innings pitched, allowing just one run, while striking out eight. Photo by Lianna Reid

Martins Mill, Canton ranked in top-25

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The University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to six high schools, one in each of the six UIL classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A). The award honors the best overall athletic and academic programs in Texas based on their team performance in district and state championships.
Martins Mill, Canton ranked in top-25
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