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Three receive Superlative recognition

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Tigers were the class of the field in District 14-4A throughout the 2022-’23 season, outdueling a slate that included Caddo Mills, Farmersville, Quinlan Ford and Sunnyvale to win the top-seed overall heading into the postseason.

Lady Tigers up season mark to 9-3

Body The Wills Point Lady Tigers competed in their second tournament in as many weeks Feb. 23-25, making their way east to compete against some of the top programs in the area at the Tyler Umpire Tournament.
The Wills Point Lady Tiger softball program has displayed plenty of versatility throughout the early stages of the 2023 season, defeating a slew of talented opponents on their way to a 9-3 record overall. Photo courtesy of WPHS Yearbook staff

Lady Dogs romp past Eustace, 12-1

Body The Edgewood Lady Dogs made it look easy this week, scoring at least three runs in three separate innings on their way to a 12-1 rout of overmatched Eustace Feb. 28.

Bobcats, Lady Cats earn All-District nods

Body With every District 15-2A team officially eliminated from playoff contention, coaches released their list of Superlative and All-District honors for the 2022-’23 basketball season.

Mustangs ace first playoff test

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill boys basketball team entered this year’s playoffs in a rare position, being forced to square off against a three-seed in the bi-district round after finishing the regular season as District 19-2A runners- up.

Boxley named WPISD AD, head football coach

Body The search for a new Wills Point ISD athletic director and head football coach came to an end on Tuesday afternoon with the board of trustees officially announcing the hiring of James Boxley to fill both vacancies.

Lady Tigers claim Dallas Tournament crown

Body The Wills Point Lady Tiger softball team gave scoreboard operators a workout at the Dallas Tournament Feb. 16-18, pushing runs across the plate at a dizzying pace on their way to a perfect 5-0 record and the event title.
Wills Point was scheduled to get its second taste of tournament action Feb. 23-25 in Tyler. The Lady Tigers aced their first tournament test with wins over Seagoville, Sunnyvale, Pinkston, Bryan Adams and W.T. White. Photo courtesy of WPHS Yearbook staff

Playoffs draw to a close for Lady Dogs, Bulldogs

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Lady Dogs took to the court twice last week, continuing their playoff journey with an Area round contest against Ponder before falling to Pottsboro in Regional Quarterfinal round action.

Mineola rallies past Grand Saline, 7-6

Body DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indians crossed paths with a familiar foe on the diamond Feb. 21, traveling to Mineola for a battle against the rival Mineola Lady Jackets.

Late surge carries Lincoln past Wills Point

Body The Wills Point Tigers were a team on a mission throughout much of the 2022-’23 season, showing plenty of grit and resilience to finish the regular season with the best overall record of any District 14-4A team.
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