Sports

Body The Wills Point Lady Tiger softball program officially hit the most important stretch of their season last week, kicking off District 14-4A play on the road against the Brownsboro Bearettes.

Body Wills Point High School junior Mady Garcia capped a stellar lifting season by winning the Class 4A State Powerlifting Championship in the 259 lb. weight class March 18.

Body The Wills Point Tiger track and field program sent competitors to Farmersville March 17 to compete at the annual Farmer Relays. Wills Point placed first overall as a team in the varsity boys division with 127.

Body The Canton Eagles hit the ground running last week, lighting up the scoreboard in both the first and second innings on their way to a 9-3 triumph over Redwater March 18.

Body The Wills Point Tiger baseball program continued to inch its way towards the start of district play last week, traveling to Lindale to take on a solid Eagles squad.

Body Eaglette, Lady Vandal and Lady Tiger lifters had their opportunity to compete against some of the top athletes from across the area at the Region 3 Division II Meet in Mabank March 4.

Body Perennial playoff qualifier Grand Saline got their first taste of District 12-3A play March 15 with a game in Prairiland. The Patriots would prevail in the contest, pounding out 13 hits on their way to a 12-2 win over the Indians.

Body Former Van Lady Vandal standout Skylar Savage has gotten off to a fast start during her time as a member of the University of North Texas Mean Green softball team, posting a 3-1 record during 12 appearances.

Body Two of Van Zandt County’s most consistent baseball programs squared off on the diamond this week as the Edgewood Bulldogs played host to Van March 15.

Body Athletes representing Athens, Canton, Edgewood, Eustace, Grand Saline, Mineola and Sunnyvale made their way to Van last week to compete in the annual Al Rholes Relays March 10. Individual varsity boys results included: -100: Austin Hayes, EW, second, 11.