Sports

Body The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs continued their strong start during the 2025-26 basketball season as they dominated Class 5A Tyler High School, 78-37.

Body With their predictions in the ‘tie-breaker’ game, Dale Beard of Murchison and Billy Shannon of Tyler are the co-winners of Football Contest #12, the final contest of the season, in the Van Zandt News.

Body Three out of the four Van Zandt County varsity football teams kept their seasons alive following victories in the bi-district round of the state football playoffs. The Edgewood Bulldogs, the Van Vandals, and the Canton Eagles moved on to the Area championship round Nov.

Body As the Grand Saline High School volleyball team concludes another competitive season, the players and their coach reflect on their experiences, achievements, and aspirations for the future.

Body With a winning percentage of 79, Tony Acosta of Haslet is the winner of Football Contest #11 in the Van Zandt News. Acosta will receive 50 $1.00 coupons redeemable at the participating merchants.

Body The two-time defending Class 2A State Champion Martins Mill Mustangs are off to a fast start in non-district action as they recently eased past Brook Hill, 63-40.

Body As the season wraps up, the Edgewood Girls Volleyball team has much to celebrate. Despite a challenging start, the team demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and growth throughout the year, ultimately making a strong playoff run under the guidance of head coach Tracy Dawson.

Body STAFF REPORTS Edgewood was well represented on the All-District Volleyball Team recently released. Named as a member of the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ team was freshman Kenzie Kovar of Edgewood.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com When the dust settled at the end of their regular season and district schedules Nov. 7, four out of the five varsity football teams in Van Zandt County continued their seasons into pos-season play.