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Body DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill Mustangs made the trek to Kerens this week, taking on the Bobcats in a district tune-up for both programs. The Mustangs would come up short in the contest, falling behind early and never fully recovering in a 7-0 setback.

Body The Edgewood Lady Dogs have been the class of the field in District 12-3A in recent years, dominating the field on their way to numerous lengthy playoff runs.

Body The Grand Saline Indians aced their first test of District 12-3A play this week, tangling twice with the Prairiland Patriots in a home-and –home series. Grand Saline would win both contests, getting off to a strong start in their chase for a spot in this year’s postseason.

Body The Van Vandals rolled out the red carpet last week, playing host to teams from across the area for this year’s Van Tournament March 9-11. The Vandals would acquit themselves well over the three-day event, going 3-1-1 overall.

Body The Grand Saline powerlifting program made its way to Arp March 10, squaring off against some of the top 3A programs from across the area at this year’s Region 3 Division 3 Meet.

Body The Grand Saline Lady Indians hit the most critical stretch of their season on Tuesday night, kicking off District 12-3A play against visiting Commerce.

Body The Wills Point Lady Tigers basketball program enjoyed a major resurgence during the 2022-’23 season, finding the right mix of standout veterans and newcomers to end what had become a lengthy playoff drought.

Body DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Lady Dogs had their hands full this week, crossing paths with an Emory Rains program known for making deep playoff runs to open District 12-3A play.

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Body Martins Mill and the UIL State Basketball Tournament have become inextricably linked over the past two decades with the Lady Mustangs powering their way to either the University of Texas in Austin or the Alamodome in San Antonio 16 times since the 2005-’06 season.