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Body The Canton Eaglettes continued to strengthen their bid for a top-four finish in district play last week, tallying two more wins to push their record to 3-0 with seven games left to play. The Eaglettes began play at home Sept.

Body Eustace was the place to be for local cross country programs last week as Canton, Edgewood, Martins Mill, Van and Wills Point all sent runners to compete at the annual Do It For Dom Invitational Sept. 30.

Body Two familiar foes renewed their longtime rivalry last week as the Van Lady Vandals played host to the Wills Point Lady Tigers Sept. 24.

Body The fifth week of the 2021 season provided something for everyone, with multiple high scoring games and thrilling finales. Unlike the previous two weeks, Van was not alone in registering a win as both Canton and Edgewood returned to the win column.

Body With a winning percentage of 74, Rob Driskill of Van is the winner of Football Contest No. 5 in the Van Zandt News.

Body Area football fans likely came away with a sense of déjà vu last week as, for the second consecutive Friday night, county teams went a combined 1-5 overall on the gridiron.