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In each advertiser’s space on this page is the name of two teams who will oppose each other in the coming week. You should circle the name of the team you believe will win in each ad. The person selecting the most correct games will be the winner. Winners each week will receive $50 worth of coupons redeemable at participating merchants’ stores or payable on bank loans only with participating banks. The coupons cannot be exchanged for cash or deposited as cash. Entries must be in Van Zandt News office in Canton by 4:30 p.m. Thursday preceding the games. In the event of a tie, the “Tie-Breaker” game will decide the winner. Correct winning team must be selected and person closest to winning margin is the $50 in coupons winner. In the event of a tie on the Tie-Breaker, the $50 worth of coupons will be divided equally among the winners. Limit two entries per family per week. Multiple entries must be submitted separately. Employees of Van Zandt Newspapers, L.L.C. and their immediate families are not eligible to participate. No photocopies will be accepted. Odds of winning is determined by number of participants. No purchase is necessary. The decisions by judges will be final. Contestants must be 18 years of age or older. We are not responsible for illegible or misdirected entries. Void where prohibited by law. Winners are limited to no more than two outright wins during the football contest season. All Coupons must be redeemed by 12/31/2022.

Tigers turn back Mustangs, snap winless streak

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The race for a spot in this year’s postseason is in full swing around Van Zandt County with the start of this year’s playoffs looming just over the horizon. Four local programs helped their respective cases last week as Edgewood, Grand Saline, Van and Wills Point all notched victories.
The family of I.T. James was on hand in Edgewood last week for a special rededication of the football field. The stadium was originally dedicated in James’ honor during the 1973 season. Photo by Dusty Goodwin

Lady Vandals drop to second in district

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The Van Lady Vandals were a team on a mission throughout the early stages of District 16-4A play, entering last week with a 5-0 record heading into a matchup with rival Canton Sept. 30.
The Van Lady Vandals wrapped up the first round of District 16-4A play with a 5-1 record overall, including wins over Lindale, Brownsboro, Mabank, Athens and Cumberland Academy. Photo by Liz Hinch

Indians rally past rival Bulldogs

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The hopes that any Van Zandt County football team might complete a perfect regular season officially came to an end last week as Grand Saline stormed back from an early deficit to hand Edgewood its first setback of the season. Elsewhere in Van Zandt County, Fruitvale celebrated homecoming night against Savoy, Van dominated chief rival Canton and Wills Point sat idle after five weeks of non-district play.
The Van Vandals moved themselves one step closer towards a spot in this year’s 4A playoffs last week, shutting out the rival Canton Eagles 45-0 at Norris Birdwell Stadium. Photo by Liz Hinch

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