Sports

After numerous practices and scrimmages, all six varsity football teams in Van Zandt County are now preparing for the games that will start to count as the regular season schedule begins Friday, Aug. 30.

The start of the 2024 high school football season Friday, Aug. 30, in Van Zandt County means the return of the Van Zandt News Football Contest, now in its 43rd season.

The 2024 high school football season in Van Zandt County means the return of ‘The Huddle Show’ on Canton radio station KWJB (95.1 FM, ‘The Bee’) beginning Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Mineola radio station KMOO (99.9 FM) has announced that the 2024 football season premiere of ‘The Locker Room Show’ will be Monday, Aug. 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In the heart of Edgewood, Tony Dorsey, the dedicated band director at Edgewood High School, is forging a path for musical excellence and community connection.

susan@vanzandtnews.com As the school year kicks off, the Van High School cheer squad is gearing up for an exciting season filled with Friday night games, competitions, and community events.

The 1964 B-District Champion Canton High School Eagle varsity football team, which not only went undefeated during the scheduled season, but also was not scored on, will be having their 60th team reunion Friday, Sept. 13.

The 2024-25 school year for sports gets underway Monday, Aug. 5 as varsity football and volleyball teams throughout Van Zandt County will be starting their pre-season workouts.