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Body Martins Mill and the UIL State Basketball Tournament have become inextricably linked over the past two decades with the Lady Mustangs powering their way to either the University of Texas in Austin or the Alamodome in San Antonio 16 times since the 2005-’06 season.

Body DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Bulldogs recorded their most hard fought win of the season March 6, storming back from a sizeable early deficit to edge Kemp 10-7 March 6.

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

Body The Martins Mill Mustangs traveled a familiar road last week, making their way to Athens March 3-4 to compete in this year’s Regional Basketball Tournament one week after the varsity girls program made the same journey on their way to qualifying for the 2A State Tournament.

Body The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs booked a return trip to what has become their home away from home last week, knocking off Tenaha and LaPoynor in the Regional Tournament on their way to another appearance at the State Tournament in San Antonio.

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Van Vandal baseball program saw their season hit overdrive last week, taking to the field six times over a three-day span as they competed at the Grand Saline Tournament before hosting White Oak for a non-district matchup.

Body With the 2022-’23 season now in the rearview for District 16-4A teams, coaches released their list of Superlative and All-District honorees.

Body The Edgewood Bulldogs officially kicked off their 2023 season on Monday night, playing host to Greenville in matchup, taking advantage of a five-run third inning to score a 7-2 win.

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Tiger baseball program began shaking off the rust from a long offseason last week, traveling west to compete at the annual Forney Tournament Feb. 23-25.

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