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Undefeated Vandals return home to host winless Bullard Friday, Oct. 22

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com 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.

Three compete at District 14-4A Meet

Body 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.
The Wills Point cross country program took team titles in the varsity boys, JV boys and JV girls division at the District 14-4A Meet in Canton Oct. 12. Courtesy photo

Bobcats ace first district test

Body 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.
Canton players and coaches stand shoulder to shoulder prior to the coin toss ahead of play against Bullard. Photo by Lianna Reid

Myers wins Contest No. 7

Body With a winning percentage of 86, Scott Myers is the winner of Football Contest No. 7 in the Van Zandt News.

Bulldogs, Indians race in Commerce

Body Runners representing both Edgewood and Grand Saline made their way to Commerce last week to compete at this year’s District 12-3A Meet. Commerce took the team title in the varsity boys division, finishing with a meet-best 15 total points.

Lady Vandals seize control of district

Body Van’s quest for a second consecutive District 14-4A title moved on without much resistance last week as the Lady Vandals notched wins against both state-ranked Brownsboro and Athens to run their record to 4-0 with six matches left to play.
Lady Vandals seize control of district

Edgewood Bulldogs move to 2-0 in district

Body The sixth week of high school football brought with it a mixed bag for county schools. Canton, Edgewood and Van each registered impressive wins while Fruitvale and Grand Saline each suffered setbacks.
Edgewood Bulldogs move to 2-0 in district
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