Sports

Athletes representing schools from across the area flocked to Norris Birdwell Stadium in Canton last week to compete in the annual Eagle Relays.

The Van Vandals got the bounce back win they needed on Tuesday night, rebounding from a district-opening setback against Athens March 25 with a 14-12 triumph over Brownsboro. Van showed plenty of resiliency in the contest, trailing 11-0 entering the fifth inning.

District 14-4A teams acquitted themselves well on the hardwood this season, with runner-up Canton reaching the Area round of the playoffs and district champion Brownsboro winning this year’s Class 4A State Championship.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs put the finishing touches on the first round of District 12-3A play last week, taking on perennial power Emory Rains and Lone Oak in consecutive games. Edgewood earned a split in the two contests, falling to Lady Cats before bouncing back with a win over the Lady Buffalos.

The Van Lady Vandals had their hands full last week, clashing with Athens and Brownsboro in District 14-4A play. Van started its week on a winning note, overcoming a shaky night in the field to score an 11-3 win over the Athens Lady Hornets March 25.

The Grand Saline Indians earned a measure of revenge to open last week, evening their season series with Edgewood in a 2-1 thriller March 25. The two teams has squared off just three days prior with Edgewood leading from start to finish in a 6-2 Bulldogs win.

The Wills Point Tiger track and field program played host to schools from across East Texas last week for the annual Bluebird Relays at Ken Autry Davis Field.

The Grand Saline Lady Indians took care of business March 25, getting a standout pitching performance from ace Hannah Aaron and timely hitting up and down the lineup in a 13-0 win over Commerce.

Martins Mill standout Austin Alexander was joined by family, friends, teammates and members of the Mustang coaching staff as he signed his letter of intent to play baseball collegiately at Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City next year.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs started fast and finished strong on Tuesday night, downing chief rival Grand Saline 9-4 at home. Edgewood made it look easy in the early going, lighting up the scoreboard for four runs in the first and two in the second to establish a 6-0 lead.