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Start of district play approaching for VZC football teams

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com The battle for potential district championships and post-season playoff berths shifts into high gear for all five Van Zandt County varsity football teams as their non-district schedules came to a close recently.
Van Vandal wide receiver Cash Walker (8) hauls in a 40-yard touchdown pass reception from quarterback Rawly Hinch during first half action Sept. 19 against the Sunnyvale Raiders. Photo by Jillian Veader, V8R Photography

Lady Indians took on state-ranked Eustace

Body The Grand Saline Lady Indians recently faced state-ranked Eustace on the road. Brynleigh Fisher of Grand Saline (left photo) competed at the net while Gracie Jo Currey (right photo) returned a serve.
Lady Indians took on state-ranked Eustace

Eagles lone undefeated team remaining in VZC

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com After three weeks of non-district varsity football action, the Canton Eagles are now the only remaining undefeated team in Van Zandt County.
The Canton Eagles improved their season record to 3-0 Sept. 12 with a dominating 49-0 victory at Paris North Lamar. The Eagles hosted the Mabank Panthers in a 7:30 p.m. kickoff Friday, Sept. 19 at Norris Birdwell Stadium. Photo by Don Johnson

Gary Norman wins Football Contest #3

Body With a winning percentage of 79, Gary Norman of Canton is the winner of Football Contest No. 3 in the Van Zandt News.

Vandals, Eagles only remaining unbeaten VZC football teams

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com After two weeks of non-district action, the Van Vandals and the Canton Eagles are the only Van Zandt County varsity football teams with 2-0 records. The Grand Saline Indians and the Edgewood Bulldogs suffered their first losses of the 2025 campaign Sept.
Van Vandal defensive back Ian Hopson (24) returns an interception for the Vandals against Pine Tree during second half action Friday, Sept. 5. The Vandals were 2-0 following their 38-21 victory as they faced their arch-rival, the Lindale Eagles, on the road Friday, Sept. 12. Photo by Jillian Veader, V8R Photography
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