Sports

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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).

Body Harding University announced the hiring of Weston Jameson as its new head men’s basketball coach March 16.

Body DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indians gave their playoff hopes a needed boost this week, downing Lone Oak 5-1 March 21 to notch their second win in District 12-3A play.

Body The Wills Point Lady Tiger powerlifting program was well represented at the Class 4A Division II Meet March 17, sending three lifters to compete against the state’s best at the Comerica Center in Frisco.

Body The Van Vandals found themselves in two markedly different games over the past week, clashing with Daingerfield in an offensive slugfest before battling White Oak in a closely contested pitchers duel.

Body Lifters representing Van Zandt County’s three largest school districts, Canton, Van and Wills Point, made their way to Arp March 10 to compete for a chance to advance to the Class 4A State Powerlifting Meet.

Body The Edgewood Lady Dogs hit the diamond twice last week, looking to shift their quest for a spot in this year’s 3A UIL Softball Playoffs into high gear following a district opening setback to perennial power Rains back on March 7.