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VZC football teams reach halfway point in their seasons

davidb@vanzandtnews.com All five varsity football teams in Van Zandt County have reached the halfway point in their seasons as they have completed their non-district schedules and are now preparing for their most important games so far, their district schedules.
Averi Crouch (second from left in back row) was named as the 2025 Van High School Homecoming Queen and Guado Sanchez (second from right in back row) was selected as the 2025 VHS Homecoming King Sept. 26 during pre-game ceremonies at Van’s Memorial Stadium prior to the kickoff of the varsity football game between the Van Vandals and the Brownsboro Bears. Photo by Jillian Veader, V8R Photography

Start of district play approaching for VZC football teams

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

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

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
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