Districts submit enrollment figures
The first domino of the 2022-’24 redistricting and realignment cycle fell recently with districts across the state submitting current enrollment figures.
Sports
Cates, McCord receive district honors
This year’s District 12-3A race was as competitive as ever as Edgewood, Grand Saline, Prairiland, Rains, Paris Chisum, Commerce and Lone Oak battled down to the wire for a top-four finish and spot in this year’s playoffs.
Vandals stay perfect with win
The field of local playoff participants took a hit last week as both Canton and Edgewood suffered bi-district round losses. The Van Vandals notched a 28-0 win over Liberty-Eylau, running their overall record to 11-0 as they head into the Area round.
Playoff run ends for Lady Vandals
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
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.
Three compete at State Cross Country Meet
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.
