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Eaglettes to take on Terrell in playoffs

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The Canton Eaglettes put the finishing touches on a successful district run last week, going 1-1 overall to finish the season as the District 14-4A runners-up. Canton hit the road Feb.
Canton finished the regular season with a 25-8 record overall, including an 8-2 mark in District 14-4A play. The Eaglettes are slated to open their playoff run against the Terrell Lady Tigers. Photo by Lianna Reid

Southers gets 500th win as Lady Vandals roll

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The Van Lady Vandals accomplished multiple goals on Tuesday night, strengthening their bid for a spot in this year’s playoffs while also getting head coach Warren Southers career victory 500 with a 70-39 win over Athens.
Coach Warren Southers picked up his 500th career coaching win during Van’s 70-39 triumph over the Athens Lady Hornets Jan. 25. Courtesy photo

Bulldogs extend winning streak

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The Edgewood Bulldogs moved two steps closer towards securing a playoff position last week, hitting the court twice for matchups a pair of home contests against Paris Chiusm and Lone Oak. Edgewood would prevail in both contests, improving their odds of securing a top-four finish in district play and a spot in this year’s 3A UIL Playoffs.
The Edgewood Bulldogs ran their district-winning streak to three games overall with victories over both Paris Chisum and Lone Oak over the past week. Edgewood is now tied for second overall in district with five games to play. Photo by Dusty Goodwin

Mustangs dominate Bobcats

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The Martins Mill Mustangs continued to charge full speed ahead towards postseason play this week, dominating from start to finish in a 74-33 win over Cross Roads in Malakoff Jan. 25.

Lady Mustangs cruise past Cross Roads

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The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs continued to live up to their lofty billing this week, easily dismissing the Cross Roads Lady Cats to retain their perfect record in district play. Martins Mill, ranked se cond overall in the state according to the most recent Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Weekly 2A Rankings, never trailed in the contest.

Lady Dogs close in on district title

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The Edgewood Lady Dogs put themselves on the doorstep of an outright district title last week, besting both Paris Chisum and Lone Oak in consecutive games to push their district mark to 9-0 overall with just three games to play.
Ella Tyner and the Edgewood Lady Dogs moved two steps closer towards a second consecutive undefeated district campaign last week, registering wins over both Paris Chisum and Lone Oak. Photo by Dusty Goodwin

Lady Dogs, Bulldogs best Grand Saline

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The Edgewood Lady Dogs squared off against a familiar foe this week, hitting the court in Grand Saline Jan. 19 for a matchup with the Lady Indians.

Lady Mustangs down LaPoynor, Kerens

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The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs kept their foot pressed firmly on the accelerator last week, notching to more wins to remain perfect in district play with the playoffs looming just over the horizon. The Lady Mustangs began their week at home Jan.

Bears outlast Tigers in district, 56-48

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The Wills Point Tigers played host to a talented Brownsboro squad Jan. 18, looking to even their district record after fading late in a 60-42 loss to Mabank back on Jan.
Wills Point was scheduled to be in action twice during the week ahead, squaring off against Athens Jan. 21 before returning home to host a Canton squad that went 10-0 in district play last season. Photo courtesy of WPHS Yearbook staff
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