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Playoff run ends for Lady Vandals

4 years ago By David Kapitan
Body The Van Lady Vandals were the gold standard among county volleyball programs throughout the 2021 season, powering their way to a District 14-4A title before notching impressive playoff wins over Kaufman, Paris and state-ranked Farmersville.

Lady Vandals reach Regional Semifinals

4 years ago By News Staff
Body The field of Van Zandt County volleyball teams left in this year’s playoffs was winnowed down to one last week, as Van survived two more hard-fought matches to reach the Regional Semifinal round of the playoffs.
The Van Lady Vandals continued their Cinderella season by posting playoff wins over both Paris and Farmersville last week. Van was scheduled to clash with 2 nd ranked Celina at Mesquite Horn High School Nov. 12. Courtesy photo

Three compete at State Cross Country Meet

4 years ago By David Kapitan
Body Van Zandt County was well represented at the UIL State Cross Country Meet last week with three local athletes, Canton sophomore Graycee Wilson, Edgewood senior Kaley Nicholson and Martins Mill junior Mattie Burns all qualifying to compete.
Kaley Nicholson represented the Edgewood athletic program at the Class 3A State Cross Country Meet, finishing 40th overall out of 151 qualifying runners. Courtesy photo

Three reach bi-district round

4 years ago By News Staff
Body The final Friday night of the 2021 regular season brought with it plenty of drama with one team at home idle, two teams fighting for their playoff lives and three teams already assured of a playoff spot.
Fruitvale ISD recognized its senior football players, band members and cheerleaders prior to the district finale against Leverett’s Chapel Nov. 5. Photo courtesy of the Grand Saline ISD Facebook page

COLLEGE BOUND

4 years ago By News Staff
Body Top, Mia Nixon, who has won state championships in golf and basketball during her time at Martins Mill, committed to play golf collegiately at Texas A&M University during a special signing ceremony Nov. 10.
COLLEGE BOUND
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