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Body It’s been a great week, and I’ve been blessed to spend time with fine friends that share my love of the outdoors. For those of us that love to hunt, this is most definitely ‘our’ time of year.

Body The Canton Eagles saw their remarkable season come to a disappointing close Nov. 21 in the Class 4A, Division 2, Area Championship Game as they lost to the Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks, 49-7, in Texarkana.

Body The unbelievable season for the Edgewood Bulldog varsity football team continues as the Bulldogs held off a late Woodville rally to capture a thrilling 59-56 victory in the Class 3A, Division 2, Area Championship Game Nov. 21 at Rusk.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Last season, the Van Vandals defeated the Sunnyvale Raiders twice, including a playoff game.

Body The two-time defending Class 2A, Division 2, State Champion Martins Mill Lady Mustangs continued their strong start in non-district as they easily got past Lindale, 77-42.

Body The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs eased past the Canton Eaglettes in a battle of Van Zandt County rivals, 53-35.

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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.