Van-Far's best football season since 2000 ended Saturday afternoon.
After winning their first district championship in 25 years, the Indians lost 38-14 against Hayti (7-5) at home in the Class 1 state quarterfinals. Van-Far (7-5) fell behind 18-0 in the first quarter after allowing a safety and 45-yard touchdown pass and then turned the ball over three times before trailing 26-6 at halftime. Van-Far finished with five turnovers. Evan Utterback ran for both of Van-Far's touchdowns.
Look for full story in the Wednesday, November 26, 2025 edition of the Mexico Ledger.
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