Sports

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.

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.

With a winning percentage of 74, Glenn McNeill Jr. of Wills Point is the winner of Football Contest No.

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.

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.

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