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Pinkston downs Van in defensive slugfest

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Van Lady Vandals entered the Area round of this year’s 4A UIL Playoffs riding high, having strung together a 14-game winning streak dating back to a Dec. 20 loss to Palestine.
Coach Kay Bachert and Ella Barrett (41) deliver instructions to players on the court during Van’s 38-33 loss to Dallas Pinkston. Photo by Liz Hinch

Lady Mustangs to clash with Tenaha

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs continued to find themselves on familiar ground last week, continuing their seemingly annual trek through the early rounds of the playoffs with ruthless efficiency.
The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs enter this year’s Regional Tournament riding high, having outscored their three playoff opponents by a combined 192-56. The Lady Mustangs are now just two games away from booking a return trip to the Class 2A State Tournament. Courtesy photo

Softball program romps past Chapel Hill

Body The Wills Point Lady Tiger softball program officially opened its season Feb. 13, traveling to Tyler to take on Chapel Hill in an early season test.
The Wills Point softball program dominated from start to finish in the season opener against Tyler Chapel Hill Feb. 13, scoring six runs in two separate innings on their way to a 14-2 rout. Courtesy photo

Lady Mustangs advance easily, 56-9

Body The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs have been a fixture at the State Basketball Tournament over the years, reaching the final four 16 times overall including 15 since the 2015-’16 season.

Hot bats carry Lady Indians, 12-2

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indian softball program shook off the rust from a long offseason Feb.

Wills Point Tigers fall on senior night, 44-42

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Tigers continued to inch their way closer to the start of postseason play last week, hosting the Caddo Mills Foxes in a senior night show- fashion as the Foxes eked out a 44-42 win to drop the Tigers out of the top spot in district play.

Eaglettes move on to round two

Body news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Eaglettes found their way back into the winning column this week, as a resounding 59-47 victory over Liberty-Eylau on Tuesday night guaranteed at least one more game on the Eaglette’s schedule.

Richardson hits for 33 in Van win

Body The Van Lady Vandals have been among the hottest teams in the area in recent months, entering the basketball playoffs as the top-seed coming out of District 16-4A while also riding a 13-game winning streak.
Jordan Ryan proved difficult to contain for Sulphur Springs on Monday night, finishing with 13 points, nine rebounds, four assists and five steals in a Van Lady Vandal victory. Photo by Liz Hinch

Defense shines as Lady Dogs advance

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Lady Dogs made a short trek to Caddo Mills Feb. 13, officially opening their playoff run with a matchup against the Howe Bulldogs in bi-district round basketball play.
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