Sports

Times are hard for the downtrodden Canton Eagles, who failed to score in their third straight district game, falling to the Carthage Bulldogs 49-0 on Friday night.

County cross country programs put the finishing touches on their final district tune-up last week, traveling to Twin Oaks Ranch to compete at the Lindale Eagles Invitational Oct. 6.

The Canton Eaglettes continued their quest for a district title last week, hitting the court just once for a road date at Lindale Oct. 7.

Over the past week, communities across the county have been doing their part to pay homage to the Brey family, who are dealing with the tragic loss of their son, Wyatt, and serious injuries to their daughter, Alexis, following an accident this past week.

Two Van Zandt County football rivals returned to the scene Sept. 30 of their memorable classic contest from a year ago as the Van Vandals visited Norris Birdwell Stadium to take on the Canton Eagles.

Varsity members of the Canton cross country program hit the road last week, traveling across state lines to compete at the Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival on the University of Arkansas Cross Country Course.

The Canton Eaglettes continued to stake their claim as one of the top 4A programs in the state last week, tallying two wins over state-ranked opponents to wrap up round one of District 16-4A play with a perfect 6-0 record.

TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Oct. 3. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down and pay attention in work zones.

The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial hosted its largest fundraising event of the year Sept. 13, welcoming golfers from across the area to Van Zandt Country Club for the 9th annual VZ Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament.

Canton opened district on a sour note Friday in Center, falling behind early and losing in blowout fashion to the Roughriders.