Sports

Wills Point ISD’s Loryn Witherspoon and Kate Keierleber have been selected to participate in the 2026 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) All-Star Softball Game. Witherspoon has earned the honor of competing as a player, recognizing her outstanding performance, work ethic, and character on and off the field.

March 13, 1960 – February 17, 2026 Funeral services for Mr. Matthew Clifford Green, 65, of Grand Saline, were held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Bartley Funeral Home, with John Villareal and Larry Shelton officiating.

The two-time defending Class 2A, Division 2, state champion Martins Mill Lady Mustangs started their post-season run for a third straight state title in impressive fashion Feb. 16 as they dominated Lovelady, 100-19, in the bi-district round of the state playoffs.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution to temporarily halt all green energy projects in Van Zandt County while a permanent moratorium is considered was approved unanimously Feb. 11 by the VZC Commissioners’ Court during its regular meeting.

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Another 40-plus point game for Kara Nixon and another victory for the Martins Mill Lady Mustangs Jan. 28 as they blew past LaPoynor, 82-31.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com One of the most anticipated days of the school year for coaches, players, parents, and fans took place Feb. 2 as the Texas University Interscholastic League announced its district realignment plan for the next two school years in football, basketball, and volleyball.

Every two years, coaches, students, parents, and fans look forward to the announcement by the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) regarding district realignment and that time has arrived once again.

The Van Lady Vandals and the Canton Eaglettes were well represented on the District 15-4A All-District Volleyball Team that was recently released. Van Jordan Flodder and Kayla White of the Lady Vandals were named as the ‘Co-Offensive Players of the Year’ in the district.