Sports

Body Mother Nature proved to be less than kind during the 10th week of the season, delivering rainy and windy conditions as teams continued to make their final pushes for a spot in this year’s postseason.

Body Van Lady Vandal basketball is proud to announce that 5’7” senior point guard Mikyla Bachert will be accepting a full scholarship from Cameron University.

Body Runners representing Van Zandt County’s three largest school districts, Canton, Van and Wills Point, squared off against some of the top competitors in the region on Oct. 24 with a shot at the Class 4A State Cross Country Meet hanging in the balance.

Body Canton Eaglette players and coaches were not shy about their goals entering the 2022 season, putting a district title near the top of their lists.

Body The Edgewood Lady Dogs put one final exclamation point to a sterling regular season this week, moving their overall season record to 30-8 with a three set sweep of the rival Grand Saline Lady Indians Oct. 25.

Body With his prediction in the ‘tie-breaker’ game, Gary Sewell of Wills Point is the winner of Football Contest No. 9 in the Van Zandt News.

Body The ninth week of the 2022 football season brought mixed results for county teams as two teams scored wins, two teams suffered losses and two teams enjoyed their bye week.