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With the 2A volleyball regular season and playoffs now in the rearview, coaches from across the state released their lists of Superlative and All-District rec- Fruitvale more than held its own competing in a District 12-2A alongside Cumby, North Hopkins, Como-Pickton, Alba- Golden and Boles as 11 Lady Cat players earned either All-District First Team, All-District Second Team or Honorable Mention All-District nods.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Tigers wrapped up their pre-Thanksgiving schedule on the road last week, notching a 59-46 win over Corsicana to maintain a perfect 4-0 record with tournament play looming over the horizon.

The Wills Point Lady Tiger volleyball program endured an up and down season on the court in 2022, highlighted by several hard-fought wins over talented programs and a series heartbreaking losses once district play began.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs hit the ground running following the recent Thanksgiving holiday break, tangling with the Class 4A Mabank Lady Lady Tigers. Edgewood would make it look easy in both games, picking up lopsided wins to push their overall season record to 5-1.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Van Lady Vandals made it look easy on Tuesday night, establishing a huge first half lead on their way to an easy Farmersville Lady Farmers. Van set the pace during the game’s opening eight minutes, racing out to a 23-7 advantage.

news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Eaglettes basketball team entered the 2022-23 season under new reign, as Troy Carrell takes over the head coach position after spending the past 12 seasons at Woodville High School. At the time of being hired by Canton, Carrell boasted a 369-122 overall record, featuring trips to the State Tournament in 2019 and 2020.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill Mustangs hit the road this week, closing out the month of November with a game in Teague. Martins Mill would outpace the Lions in all four quarters of the contest on their way to a 61-22 win.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs were as impressive as any county volleyball program during the 2022 season, earning bragging rights with wins over Canton, Van and Wills Point during non-district play before steamrolling their way to an 11-1 record during District 12-3A play.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Eaglettes set the standard for county volleyball programs during the 2022 season, reaching the Regional Tournament where they fell just short against an Aubrey program that would ultimately finish as the runner-up in Class 4A this season.

news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Eagles, who enter the 2022-23 season with lofty goals after returning seven contributors from last year’s district champion team, kicked off their season in impressive fashion, notching victories against West Mesquite, Grand Saline, and Eustace this past week.