Sports

Body With his prediction in the “tie-breaker” game, Mike Wheeler of Canton is the winner of Football Contest No. 9 in the Van Zandt News.

Body Athletes representing Fruitvale, Campbell, Miller Grove, Dodd City, Ector, Pioneer Tech and Savoy traveled to Cumby Oct. 13 for this year’s District 23-1A Meet.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body The Canton Eaglettes hit the court twice last week, continuing District 14-4A play with matches against both Athens and Wills Point.

Body 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.