Sports

Canton had a number of representatives competing in the Class 4A Regional Track and Field Meet April 18, 19 at East Texas A&M University in Commerce. Results for the Eagles and Eaglettes in the Regional Track and Field Meet were as follows: Girls’ 400-Meter Dash Kimber Holly, 12th place, 1:01.31.

The Canton Eaglettes run-ruled the Mabank Lady Panthers before beating hosting Lindale April 18, 12-8, to finish the regular season in District 15-4A at 8-2, in second place behind unbeaten Van.

Excitement is being built as the 903 Youth Football and Cheer league prepares for its annual cheer competition, showcasing the talent and dedication of young athletes across the region.

A time change has been announced for the community celebration of the Martins Mill Mustang and Lady Mustang varsity Class 2A, Division 2, State Basketball Championship teams, according to Martins Mill ISD.

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The varsity and junior varsity boys’ and girls’ track teams hosted the Canton Eagle Relays March 27. The Eagle varsity team won its division while the Eaglette varsity team placed third in the meet.

The Canton Eagle and Eaglette varsity and junior varsity track teams competed March 20 in the Stan Sowers Relays in Eustace.

Nobody loves walking a backwoods creek bank, tossing small baits to hungry spawning white bass more than me.

In an exciting development for young athletes in Van Zandt County, local towns have come together to form a new cooperative youth league, 903 Youth Football & Cheer.

On February 22 and 23, Texas Rose Horse Park, located on State Highway 110 between Van and Tyler, hosted a prestigious masterclass led by fivetime Olympian Ingrid Klimke, drawing equestrian enthusiasts from far and wide.