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editor@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Bulldogs made their way to Grand Saline on Tuesday night, taking on the Indians for the first of two scheduled district matchups between the programs this season.

Athletes representing the Canton and Van track and field programs made their way to Lindale April 12, squaring off against competitors from Athens, Brownsboro, Cumberland Academy, Lindale and Mabank at this year’s District 16-4A Meet.

The Van Vandals crossed paths with a familiar foe this week, making the short drive to Brownsboro to take on the Bears in a District 16-4A tilt April 18. Two bad innings would prove to be the difference in the contest as Brownsboro powered its way to a 10-1 win over the Vandals.

The Van Lady Vandals staked their claim as the top program in District 16-4A last week, upending the Athens Lady Hornets 5-0 behind a stellar pitching performance from freshman Jailey Potter and timely hitting offensively.

Athletes representing both Edgewood and Grand Saline made their way to Emory Rains High School April 5-6, hoping to extend their respective seasons by at least one week while competing at the District 12-3A Track and Field Meet.

The Edgewood Bulldogs continued their march towards postseason play last week, crossing paths with the Prairiland Patriots April 7 for the second time in in the first matchup April 4, dominating from start to finish in an eventual 6-1 win.

The Van Lady Vandals continued to inch closer towards this year’s District 16-4A title over the past week, dispatching current second seed Athens before falling to third-seed Brownsboro in a thriller.

DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Indians made it look easy on Tuesday night as five players finished with at least two hits each in an 8-0 rout of the Paris Chisum Mustangs.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Van Vandal baseball program turned their attention away from the diamond prior to their game against Athens April 11, recognizing educators that have made a difference in their lives by celebrating Teacher Appreciation Night.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs hit a roadblock in District 12- 3A play last week, falling victim to a late Paris Chisum surge would be competitive throughout much of the opening innings as Edgewood and Paris Chisum each enjoyed a two-run inning to keep the score tied heading into the fifth.