Sports

In the varsity boys’ division of the Lone Oak cross-country meet, Ty Rotan of Edgewood finished in first place and set a personal record at the course with a time of 17:36. Other Edgewood participants in the varsity boys’ division included Kamden Davis, 22:34; Bryson Lumpkin, 23:30; and Jonathan Martinez, 25:10.

With a winning percentage of 67, Gayle Lovette of Wills Point is the winner of Football Contest No. 4 in the Van Zandt News.

The Van Lady Vandals got into the win column twice in district volleyball play as they outlasted Kemp Sept. 20 and Mabank Sept.

Sports Correspondent It was an overall good Friday night for varsity football teams in Van Zandt County Sept. 20 as the Grand Saline Indians, the Canton Eagles, the Van Vandals, and the Edgewood Bulldogs came out with impressive victories while the Wills Point Tigers suffered a narrow four-point defeat.

The Van Lady Vandals opened district play in volleyball with a three-set loss Sept. 13 to Lindale at home 23-25, 17-25, 19-25.

With a winning percentage of 72, Stefani Curtis of Wills Point is the winner of Football Contest No. 3 in the Van Zandt News.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In a recent interview with the News, Edgewood High School Cross Country Coach Dalinda Cassell opened up about the challenges and triumphs of the school’s cross-country program.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline High School cross country program, under the guidance of head coach Jeremie Castleberry, is making strides this season, fostering a culture of dedication and improvement among its athletes.