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Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com One of the most impressive post-season runs in the history of the school came to a disappointing conclusion for the Van Vandals Dec.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com For the third time in school history, the Van Vandals are playing football during the month of December.

Body The defending Class 2A basketball state champion Martins Mill Lady Mustangs are off to another strong start in the 2024-25 basketball season as they captured first place in the first annual Martins Mill Jerry Daniel Basketball Invitational Tournament Nov. 21-23.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com At the beginning of the football state playoffs, four teams in Van Zandt County were in contention for potential state championships.

Body With a winning percentage of 72, Russell Atteberry of Edgewood is the winner of Football Contest #12, the final contest of the season, in the Van Zandt News. Atteberry will receive $50 in merchandise coupons redeemable at the participating merchants on the contest pages.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Dreams of a possible state championship remained alive and well for three Van Zandt County football teams after capturing their bi-district titles Nov. 15.