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Body District play returned for both the Canton Eagles and Eaglettes this past week, as both teams handily defeated an unfamiliar foe, Cumberland Academy, in home matchups on Friday, Jan. 6.

Body Kris Dike, a former Van Vandal offensive tackle, will be among those suiting up for the TCU Horned Frogs in their NCAA National Championship football game Monday, Jan.

Body The Howard Payne University athletic department announced the naming of current assistant head coach Kevin Bachtel as the next head coach to guide the Yellow Jacket football program Dec. 17.

Body The Martins Mill Mustangs moved another step closer towards the start of district play this week, tipping things off against White Oak on Tuesday night.

Body The Edgewood Bulldogs took to the court for the first time in 2023 on Tuesday night, traveling to Lone Oak for a key District 12-3A showdown against the Buffaloes.

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Van Lady Vandals opened the new year in convincing fashion Jan. 3, moving over .500 in district play with a 47-31 home Eagles.

Body The Canton Eaglettes finished their holiday stretch with a 4-2 mark, picking up a district victory in Athens and a fourth-place finish at the Aggieland Invitational this past week. Canton began their slate on Dec.

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill Mustangs played host to some of the top teams from across the area Dec. 15-17, kicking off another installment of the Mewbourn Tournament with games against Redwater, Beckville, New Home and Timpson.

Body news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Eagles took a much-needed break from tournament play this past week, staying on their home floor in matchups against Sunnyvale and Quitman.

Body sports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Tigers squared off against a pair of familiar opponents last week, clashing with both Gilmer and Van after playing both teams previously during tournament action.