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Lady Indians blanked by Rains, Prairiland

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indians have struggled to find their way offensively in recent weeks, scuffling at the plate in multiple contests with District 12- 3A play now underway. That Rains and Prairiland.

Mustangs come up short against Kerens

Body DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill Mustangs made the trek to Kerens this week, taking on the Bobcats in a district tune-up for both programs. The Mustangs would come up short in the contest, falling behind early and never fully recovering in a 7-0 setback.

Smith, McPherson take Superlative honors

Body The Edgewood Lady Dogs have been the class of the field in District 12-3A in recent years, dominating the field on their way to numerous lengthy playoff runs.

Grand Saline Indians sweep past Prairiland

Body The Grand Saline Indians aced their first test of District 12-3A play this week, tangling twice with the Prairiland Patriots in a home-and –home series. Grand Saline would win both contests, getting off to a strong start in their chase for a spot in this year’s postseason.

Vandals excel at home tournament

Body The Van Vandals rolled out the red carpet last week, playing host to teams from across the area for this year’s Van Tournament March 9-11. The Vandals would acquit themselves well over the three-day event, going 3-1-1 overall.
Austin Johnson kept the Kemp offense at bay March 10, striking out nine Yellowjacket batters in a 5-0 Van win. Photo by Liz Hinch

Indians compete at Region 3 Division 3 Meet

Body The Grand Saline powerlifting program made its way to Arp March 10, squaring off against some of the top 3A programs from across the area at this year’s Region 3 Division 3 Meet.
Caleb Amaya and Alex Salazar will represent the Grand Saline athletic program at the Class 3A State Powerlifting Meet in Abilene March 24-25. Amaya finished second overall in the 220 lb. weight class at the Regional Meet in Arp March 10 while Salazar easily led the field in the 275 lb. weight class. Courtesy photo

Aaron twirls perfect game for Lady Indians

Body The Grand Saline Lady Indians hit the most critical stretch of their season on Tuesday night, kicking off District 12-3A play against visiting Commerce.

District 14-4A Superlative, All-District honors announced

Body The Wills Point Lady Tigers basketball program enjoyed a major resurgence during the 2022-’23 season, finding the right mix of standout veterans and newcomers to end what had become a lengthy playoff drought.

Lady Dogs drop district opener, 11-0

Body DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Lady Dogs had their hands full this week, crossing paths with an Emory Rains program known for making deep playoff runs to open District 12-3A play.
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