Lindale Eagles Capture Early Season Tournament Trophy
Lindale fans watched the Eagles win the five team event as Grand Saline finished second with a 70-56 final. Lindale defeated Canton 57-39 and Sabine 55-49 before routing Grand Saline in the title game 86-65 after an 11-1 start and a 28-point fourth quarter. The Lindale squad dominated with balanced scoring led by Charlie Johnson, Joe Ross, and Johnny Griffin, with all players earning tournament honors.
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Ray Tennyson
Junior Williams
Charlie Johnson
Randy Decker
Canton Crew
Rains
Brownsboro
Harold McMillan
Scott Rabe
Dennis Northeut
Larry Hooks
Dogs
Dennis Jennings
Nets
David Thomas
Dennis Newburn
Danny Koonce
Charles McIntosh
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Canton Eagles
Sabine Cardinals
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Joe Ross
Johnny Griffin
Tribe
Indians Back In Win Column
The Indians improved to 9 wins and 2 losses after a 59 57 victory at Sabine over the Cardinals. Dennis Jennines led with 19 points, David Thomas 11, and Jim my Thomason 8 as Sabine’s Steve Van Meter scored 24 for the hosts. Cardinal coach Carl Allen’s squad fell to 8 and 4. Grand Saline travels to Palestine for the Invitational Tournament this weekend.
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Sabine
Dennis Jennines
David Thomas
Jimmy Thomason
Dennis Newburn
Marty New
Danny Koonce
Jimmy Whitaker
Steve van Meter
Darwin Cooley
Cardinals
Carl Allen
Parker and Sutton Named To All-District Team
Grand Saline's Eugene Parker earned first team all district 18AA as a defensive linebacker while Joe Sutton joined the second team in the defensive secondary. Six Grand Saline players earned honorable mention on 13AA. Dennis Jennings, David Thomas, Jimmy Whitaker, Robert Davidson, and Eric McAfee received HM honors. Jennings also made HM as a defensive linebacker.
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Grand Saline
Eugene Parker
Joe Sutton
GSHL
Dennis Jennings
David Thomas
Jimmy Whitaker
Robert Davidson
Eric McAfee
Jennings
Har
Doug Scott Places in Region Band and Local Football Notes
Doug Scott placed alternate on Bass Horn at the three A All Region Band Tryouts in Lancaster. Also named, Janie Campbell and Karen Ellis. other Van Zandt County players on First Team include Bateman and Williams. Grand Saline Indians season stats summary and individual leaders reported with tackles, interceptions, and scoring details.
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Doug Scott
Lancaster
Janie Campbell
Karen Ellis
Bryant Harris
Berkner
Duncanville
North Garland
Ennis
Ian Davis
Doug Williams
Canton
James Bateman
Wills Point
van Zandt County
Bateman
Bob Washman
Larry Smith
Gary Thompson
Van
Steve Eiland
Bryan Boroughs
Dennis Webb
Kerry Brown
Randy Hunter
Rockwall
Grand Saline
Courthouse Offices Close for Christmas Holidays
Van Zandt County courthouse offices will be closed December 24 25 26 and again January 1 in observance of the Christmas holidays. The closure affects county offices and delays routine services during the holiday period.
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Larry Thompson
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Merry Christmas
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