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Lady Vandals finish second at Edgewood Tourney

4 years ago By David Kapitan

Body The Van Lady Vandals stayed close to home last weekend, competing in Edgewood’s annual varsity volleyball tournament. Van fared well overall during the two-day event, going a combined 3-2 with a second place finish.

Ashlyn Lloyd (4) and Maci Jones (6) went sky high above the net to slow a Blue Ridge kill attempt Aug. 28. Van would go on to win the match in three sets. Photo by David Kapitan

Football Contest winners to be announced in Sept. 12 issue

4 years ago By News Staff

Body The winner of Football Contest No. 1 and Football Contest No.

Fourth-ranked netters win again

4 years ago By David Kapitan

Body The Wills Point Tiger tennis program tallied two more wins last week, pushing their overall season record to 7-1.

The Tiger tennis program continues to be a model of consistency on the court, climbing to fourth overall in the most recent Class 4A State Tennis Rankings. Wills Point is currently 7-1 overall while playing a slate that has included mostly schools from the 5A and 6A classifications. Courtesy photo

Eaglettes claim Athens Tournament crown

4 years ago By News Staff

Body The Canton Eaglettes were kept busy last weekend, hitting the court seven times over a three-day span Aug. 26-28. The workload did not slow down Canton, which went a combined 6-1 overall in those matches including a win in the championship game of the Athens Tournament.

SKY HIGH

4 years ago By News Staff

Body Bailey Brooks skies high above the net to deliver a kill against the Nevada Community Braves Aug. 19.

Lady Dogs finish as tournament runners-up

4 years ago By David Kapitan

Body The Edgewood Lady Dogs stayed close to home last week, making the short trek to Wills Point Aug. 19 and Aug.

Sophomores Gracie Cates (12) and Brilee Ditto (3) celebrate after an Edgewood point during the team’s run at the Hardman-Watson Tournament in Wills Point. Photo by David Kapitan

Lady Vandals continue tournament play

4 years ago By David Kapitan

Body The Lady Vandal volleyball program rolled out the red carpet last weekend, welcoming teams from Lindale, White Oak, Mineola, Kilgore, Cumby, Bullard, Lone Oak, Timpson, New Boston, Mt. Pleasant and Carthage to Van for their annual home tournament.

Bella Thompson delivers an acrobatic set during Van’s pool play sweep over the Cumby Lady Trojans. Thompson would play a key role in the victory, finishing with a match-high 10 kills. Photo by David Kapitan

Canton Eaglettes outduel Rusk, win in five

4 years ago By David Kapitan

Body The Canton Eaglettes had to put in some extra time on the court last week, clashing with a talented Rusk squad that finished last season with a trip to the playoffs. Canton would ultimately prevail in the show down, storming back from a sluggish start to claim a five-set victory.

Countdown to kickoff begins for teams

4 years ago By News Staff

Body The start of a new football season is now less than a week away for county schools with Canton, Edgewood, Fruitvale, Grand Saline, Van and Wills Point all set to hit the field Aug. 27.

Lady Tigers take second at Palestine

4 years ago By News Staff

Body The Wills Point Lady Tigers have set a lightning fast pace throughout the opening weeks of the 2021 volleyball season, notching wins at an impressive clip as they continue their march towards the start of district play.

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