Sports
Lady Vandals suffer loss to Eaglettes
A comeback effort fell short Feb. 6 for the Van Lady Vandals in their regular season finale as they lost to their district and Van Zandt County rival, the Canton Eaglettes, 50-40, in Canton.
Van boys’ soccer team upsets Athens, 2-1
The Van Vandal boys’ soccer team captured their biggest win in district play Feb. 6 as they defeated previously undefeated Athens at home, 2-1.
Eagles defeat rivals Van, Brownsboro in district play
In a battle of Van Zandt County rivals, the Canton Eagles outlasted the Van Vandals, 61-47, in Canton Feb. 6.
Surprise expressed by coaches, AD’s following realignment
Coaches and athletic directors in Van Zandt County expressed surprise over who they will be competing against over the next two school years following the district realignment announcement Feb. 1 by the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL).
Van loses in boys’, girls’ soccer matches
The Van boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer teams suffered difficult losses on the road Jan. 26 at Chapel Hill.
Lady Vandals ease past Mabank in district play
The Van Lady Vandals bounced back from a tough loss against Lindale to get back on the winning track as they dominated Mabank on ‘Military Appreciation Night’ at home, 63-48, Jan. 30.
Vandals, Eagles represented on All-District football team
The Van Vandals and the Canton Eagles were well represented on the District 8-4A, Division 2, All-District Football Team recently announced. Van Senior Jose Suarez was selected as the ‘Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year’ as he shared the honor with Carthage junior Kash Courtney.