Mustangs compete at district meet
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The Martins Mill cross country team competed at the District 19-2A Meet in LaPoynor Oct. 13, squaring off against runners from Cayuga, Frankston, Kerens, LaPoynor and Cross Roads.
Sports
Driskill wins Contest No. 8 in ‘tie-breaker’
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With his prediction in the “tie-breaker” game, Rob Driskill of Van is the winner of Football Contest No. 7 in the Van Zandt News.
Bobcats boost playoff odds with big win
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District play was in full swing locally last week with Edgewood, Fruitvale, Grand Saline, Van and Wills Point all in action Oct. 15. County teams acquitted themselves well overall as the Bulldogs, Bobcats, Indians and Vandals all picked up key wins to boost their playoff odds.
Lady Vandals earn district split
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Van’s run to a potential undefeated district championship hit a speed bump last week after the team earned a split in matches against Mabank and the state-ranked Brownsboro Bearettes. The Lady Vandals opened their week at home Oct.
Canton Eaglettes build winning streak
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The Canton Eaglettes hit the court twice last week, continuing District 14-4A play with matches against both Athens and Wills Point. Canton would notch wins in both matchups, solidifying their position in the top-three of the standings with two games left to play during the regular season.
Tigers outduel Kaufman, advance to Regional Tourney
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The Wills Point Tiger tennis team had plenty to play for this week, hitting the court against chief rival Kaufman for an opportunity to advance to the Regional Tournament in Arlington Oct. 21-22.
Vandals open district play in dominating fashion at Mexia Oct. 15, 62-6
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DAVID BARBER
Prior to the start of the 2021 season, the seniors on the Van Vandal varsity football team set a goal of defeating all teams that beat them during the 2020 regular season campaign.
Undefeated Vandals return home to host winless Bullard Friday, Oct. 22
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DAVID BARBER
Knowing what is ahead in their schedule the following week, focus will be the key for the Van Vandals as they return to Van’s Memorial Stadium for the first time in almost a month hosting the winless Bullard Panthers in a 7:30 p.m. kickoff Friday, Oct. 22.
Three compete at District 14-4A Meet
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Runners from Athens, Brownsboro, Canton, Mabank, Van and Wills Point made their way to Canton Oct. 12, squaring off at the District 14-4A Meet for the chance to advance to the Regional Meet.
Bobcats ace first district test
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The number of Van Zandt County football teams without a win this season dropped from three down to two last week as Fruitvale delivered its most impressive showing of the season in a district-opening win over Savoy. Wills Point and Grand Saline will look to pick up their first wins of the season when they hit the field against Quinlan Ford and Quitman respectively.
