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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.

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

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. Van once again proved to be the exception to the rule, retaining their perfect record with a 37-point rout of Pittsburg.

With a winning percentage of 86, Mike Wheeler of Canton is the winner of Football Contest No. 4 in the Van Zandt News.

The Van Lady Vandals crossed the final hurdle before the start of District 14-4A play this week, downing the Class 5A Tyler Lady Lions in three sets Sept. 21.

The Canton Running Eagle ran at the Mineola Nature Preserve Sept. 16, winning first overall in the varsity girls division and fifth overall in the varsity boys division.

The third week of the 2021 football season proved to be less than kind to county football programs with Canton, Edgewood, Fruitvale, Grand Saline and Wills Point all coming up short in their respective games. With those setbacks, Van became the last team to retain its perfect early season record.

The Van Lady Vandals hit the court twice last week, continuing their preparations for the start of District 14-4A play with matches against both Whitehouse and Paris. Van began its week at home, scoring a hard-fought 21-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-20 win over the Whitehouse Wildcats Sept.