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Cheer competition set to ignite youth football spirit in VZC

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Excitement is being built as the 903 Youth Football and Cheer league prepares for its annual cheer competition, showcasing the talent and dedication of young athletes across the region. Founded by local towns including Brownsboro, Canton, Edgewood, Mineola, Quinlan, and Wills Point, this cooperative youth league has quickly gained traction and is eager to welcome a new member, Kemp, into the fold this season.

Vandal boys, girls track compete in Canton Eagle Relays

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The Van Vandals boys’ varsity track team placed second while the Lady Vandal girls’ finished fourth in their division during the Canton Eagle Relays March 27 at Norris Birdwell Stadium. In the boys’ division, Van finished with 115 points trailing only the host school, Canton, which ended up with 133 points.
Vandal boys, girls track compete in Canton Eagle Relays

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Left photo, Evan Salinas of Edgewood competed in the boys’ high jump during the District 15-3A track and field meet April 2 in Eustace. Right photo, Dominick Jackson of Edgewood (left) placed sixth and Tony Smith of Edgewood placed fourth in the boys’ triple jump April 2 at the District 15-3A track and field meet in Eustace.
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Canton, Van, and Wills Point were among the teams that competed March 27 in the annual Canton Eagle Relays at Norris Birdwell Stadium. For results and more photos, see Page 9A and Page 10A. Photo by Faith Caughron

GS, Martins Mill compete in Stan Sowers Relays

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The Martins Mill and Grand Saline varsity track teams competed March 20 in the Stan Sowers Relays in Eustace. Individual results for Grand Saline and Martins Mill in the event were as follows: Boys’ 800 Meter Run Finals, Varsity Mason Self, Grand Saline, eighth place, 2:19.68.
Travis Baber of Martins Mill won first place in the 100 Meter Dash March 20 at the Stan Sowers Relays in Eustace. Photo by Russell Slaton

Edgewood competes in Malakoff Tiger Relays

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The Edgewood varsity boys’ and girls’ track teams competed March 13 in the Malakoff Tiger Relays. Results of Edgewood participants in the meet were as follows: Varsity Boys 200 Meter Dash Finals Michael Jackman, eighth place, 24.53 seconds.
Eli Bundrick of Edgewood competed in the triple jump March 13 during the Malakoff Tiger Relays. Photo by Russell Slaton

New cooperative youth league takes off in VZC

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In an exciting development for young athletes in Van Zandt County, local towns have come together to form a new cooperative youth league, 903 Youth Football & Cheer. This initiative aims to foster teamwork and sportsmanship among youth while providing a platform for competitive play and annual cheer competitions.
Local towns in Van Zandt County have come together to form a new cooperative youth league known as 903 Youth Football & Cheer. The founding towns of this innovative league include Brownsboro, Canton, Edgewood, Mineola, Quinlan, and Wills Point. Kemp has joined the league this year. Leading the league is Tanner Lynd, who serves as a coach and PR chair board member for Canton Youth Football & Cheer (CYFCA). Courtesy photo
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