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Sports
Martins Mill Mustangs seeking repeat state title
Just like it was in the girls’ state championship game March 5, the battle for the Class 2A, Division 2, boys’ state title was decided March 12 when the defending state champion Martins Mill Mustangs took on Lipan at The Alamodome in San Antonio.
Lady Mustangs fall short of achieving ‘three-peat’
The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs were attempting to accomplish a rare ‘three-peat’ state championship, but it was not meant to be March 5 at The Alamodome in San Antonio as the two-time defending Class 2A, Division 2, State Champions lost in the State Championship game to Lipan, 42-35.
Van, Canton represented on basketball All-District Team
The Van Vandals and the Canton Eagles were well represented on the District 15-4A All-District Boys’ Basketball Team released March 4. Representing the Vandals on the First Team were junior Rawly Hinch and Kale Carter.
Edgewood, GS represented on Class 3A All-State Team
The District 9-3A, Division 2, champion Edgewood Bulldogs and the district runner-up, the Grand Saline Indians, were well represented on the Blue Bell/ Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Class 3A All-State Football Team that was recently released.
Van, Canton represented on Class 4A All-State Team
The Van Vandals and the Canton Eagles were well represented on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Class 4A All-State Football Team recently released. Vandal offensive guard Landon Robinson (6-1, 300-pound senior) was named to the All-State First Team.
Witherspoon, Keierleber selected for All-Star game
Wills Point ISD’s Loryn Witherspoon and Kate Keierleber have been selected to participate in the 2026 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) All-Star Softball Game.
Matthew Clifford Green
March 13, 1960 – February 17, 2026 Funeral services for Mr. Matthew Clifford Green, 65, of Grand Saline, were held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Bartley Funeral Home, with John Villareal and Larry Shelton officiating.
Lady Mustangs dominate Lovelady in bi-district round
The two-time defending Class 2A, Division 2, state champion Martins Mill Lady Mustangs started their post-season run for a third straight state title in impressive fashion Feb. 16 as they dominated Lovelady, 100-19, in the bi-district round of the state playoffs.