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Eaglettes move on to round two

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

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

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.

Pinkston edges past Wills Point in bi-district

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Lady Tigers basketball program made its way west this week, squaring off against Dallas Pinkston in a bi-district round matchup pitting the third-seed from District 14-4A against the second seed from District 13-4A.

Edgewood tops district field again

The Edgewood Lady Dogs have been a model of consistency on the hardwood in recent years, entering the 2022-’23 season with five consecutive district titles on their resume.

Mustangs trample Cross Roads, 89-10

DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill Mustangs kept pace in this year’s District 19-2A title chase this week, notching an easy 89-10 win over the visiting Cross Roads Bobcats Feb. 7.

DISTRICT CHAMPS

The Van Lady Vandals have been a team on a mission in recent weeks, turning back all challengers in their quest to stake their claim as the top team in a stacked District 16-4A. That quest came to an end this week as Van bested both Athens and chief rival Canton to finish their district run with an...
The Van Lady Vandals closed the regular season with a flourish, overtaking defending Class 4A State Champion Brownsboro and chief rival Canton to win first overall in District 16-4A. Van players and coaches recognized senior standouts Ella Barrett and Mikyla Bachert ahead of the final home game of the season. Photo by Liz Hinch
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