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Body The Canton Eagles, who gave themselves little room for error following a district-opening loss to Athens in December, picked up two necessary wins this past week to improve to 3-1 on the slate.

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Fruitvale Bobcat powerlifting team kicked off its 2023 season Jan. 11, traveling to Buffalo to compete at the annual Bison Invitational.

Body The Edgewood Lady Dogs continued to tighten their grip on another potential district title this week, upending the Rains Lady Cats and Commerce Lady Tigers in key battles.

Body The Martins Mill Mustangs hit the most critical stretch of their season last week, tipping off District 19-2A play with games against state-ranked Frankston and Cayuga. The Mustangs would ace both tests, jumpstarting their quest for a spot in this year’s 2A playoffs.

Body The Van Lady Vandals and Canton Eaglettes renewed their longstanding rivalry last week, clashing in a contest that could go a long way towards determining the final outcome of this year’s District 16-4A title race.

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Lady Tigers have been a team on a mission since the start of district play, rebounding from a slow start to the season to power their way into playoff contention.

Body The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs kicked off their quest for another district championship and a spot in this year’s UIL Playoffs last week, taking on longtime rivals LaPoynor and Kerens in their first two District 19-2A games of the season.

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Body The Van Lady Vandals kept themselves in the thick of this year’s District 16-4A race last week, notching double-digit wins over both Mabank and Athens to stay within one game of chief rival Canton. The Lady Vandals first hit the court Jan.

Body While the District 8-4A, Division 2, District Champion and Class 4A, Division, 2, State Champion Carthage Bulldogs dominated the ‘Superlative’ awards, the Van Vandals and the Canton Eagles were well represented on the District 8-4A, Division 2, All-District Football Team released...