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Playoff run ends for the Vandals against Carthage, 53-14

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. 6 as they were eliminated in the Regional Final/State Quarterfinal round of the Class 4A, Division 2, state football playoffs by the Carthage...
Chris Fabian, the Van Vandal senior running back, carried the ball eight times for 56 yards rushing Dec. 6 against the Carthage Bulldogs in Longview. The Vandals lost to Carthage, 53-14, to end their season with an overall record of 10-4 as they made the Class 4A, Division 2, state quarterfinals for the third time in school history. Photos by Jillian Veader/v8r Photography

Lady Mustangs win the Jerry Daniel Basketball Invitational

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.
Alli Vaughan of the Martins Mill Lady Mustangs was named to the All-Tournament Team Nov. 23 in the first annual Jerry Daniel Basketball Invitational Tournament.

Vandals lone remaining VZC team in playoffs

davidb@vanzandtnews.com At the beginning of the football state playoffs, four teams in Van Zandt County were in contention for potential state championships.
The Van Vandals proudly displayed their Class 4A, Division 2, Area Championship trophy Nov. 22 after defeating the Van Alstyne Panthers, 45-42, at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. The Vandals faced Sunnyvale Nov. 29 in the Class 4A, Division 2, Regional Semifinals in Mesquite. Photo by Liz Hinch/Hi5 Photography
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