Vandals fall to Sunnyvale in Area championship game, 56-28
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Last season, the Van Vandals defeated the Sunnyvale Raiders twice, including a playoff game.
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Lady Mustangs dominate Lindale, 77-42
The two-time defending Class 2A, Division 2, State Champion Martins Mill Lady Mustangs continued their strong start in non-district as they easily got past Lindale, 77-42.
Lady Mustangs outlast Eaglettes in VZC rivalry game, 53-35
The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs eased past the Canton Eaglettes in a battle of Van Zandt County rivals, 53-35.
Lady Mustangs blow out Tyler High School, 78-37
The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs continued their strong start during the 2025-26 basketball season as they dominated Class 5A Tyler High School, 78-37.
Beard, Shannon co-winners of Football Contest #12
With their predictions in the ‘tie-breaker’ game, Dale Beard of Murchison and Billy Shannon of Tyler are the co-winners of Football Contest #12, the final contest of the season, in the Van Zandt News.
Bulldogs, Vandals, Eagles win bi-district games to stay alive
Three out of the four Van Zandt County varsity football teams kept their seasons alive following victories in the bi-district round of the state football playoffs. The Edgewood Bulldogs, the Van Vandals, and the Canton Eagles moved on to the Area championship round Nov.
GSHS volleyball team reflects on a memorable season
As the Grand Saline High School volleyball team concludes another competitive season, the players and their coach reflect on their experiences, achievements, and aspirations for the future.
“Ty Rotan is a senior at Edgewood High School and has had an outstanding cross-country career for the past four years”
“Ty Rotan is a senior at Edgewood High School and has had an outstanding cross-country career for the past four years,” said EHS Cross Country Head Coach DaLinda Cassell. “He is a four-time state qualifier and a back-toback state qualifier.
Tony Acosta of Haslet wins Football Contest #11
With a winning percentage of 79, Tony Acosta of Haslet is the winner of Football Contest #11 in the Van Zandt News. Acosta will receive 50 $1.00 coupons redeemable at the participating merchants.