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PLAYOFF BOUND

Body Casey Leath of Edgewood keeps the ball secure as he goes flying forward near midfield during play against the West Rusk Raiders Nov. 3.
Photo by Dusty Goodwin

Eleven county athletes compete at State Meet

Body Van Zandt County was well represented at the UIL State Cross Country Meet last week with a 11 runners, including representatives from Canton, Martins Mill, Van and Wills Point, competing against the state’s best.
Canton standout Miguel Arce clocked a time of 16:22.6 in less than ideal conditions at the Class 4A State Cross Country Meet last week, finishing ninth overall out of 149 competing runners. Courtesy photo

Eaglettes punch ticket to the Regional Tournament

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The playoffs continued for three county volleyball programs last week as Canton, Edgewood and Van all took to the court in Area round and Regional Quarterfinal round action.
The Edgewood Lady Dogs showcased plenty of grit last week, battling back from a two set deficit to outlast Callisburg in a five-set thriller. Dusty Goodwin

Playoffs set to begin for three schools

Body : Casey Leath and Tim Carroll each had standout nights rushing the ball as Leath finished with 20 carries for 105 yards and Carroll posted 10 carries for 92 yards.
Senior lineman Layton Bass (77) provides a wall of protection for Edgewood quarterback Hayden Wilcoxson in the regular season finale Nov. 3.

Lady Dogs fend off Blue Ridge in thriller

Body Van Zandt County volleyball programs showed plenty of grit on the court during the bi-district round of the playoffs with three teams, Canton, Edgewood and Van, all turning in impres- Canton The Canton Eaglettes were the class of the field in District 16-4A this season, posting...
The Edgewood Lady Dogs dug deep this week, fending off Blue Ridge in a five-set thriller to advance to the Area round of this year’s 3A playoffs. Photo by Dusty Goowin
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