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Canton standout Brianisha Rolling became the latest Van Zandt County student-athlete to compete athletically at the collegiate level, signing her letter of intent to run track for Dodge City Community College. Rolling has been among the most decorated track and field athletes from any county school over the past four seasons, capping her high school running career by winning both the 100 meter and 200 meter dash at Wills Point’s annual Bluebird Relays March 12. Courtesy photo
Read moreWhile most of the spring athletic calendar was wiped out due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas High School Coaches Association continued to follow its traditional path last week by announcing Academic All-State honorees in tennis, golf, track, baseball and softball.
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Tristan Nelson, a four-year varsity golfer for the Canton High School Eagle golf team recently signed to further his golf career at Lubbock Christian University.
Read moreIn accordance with the Executive Order issued by Governor Greg Abbott mandating schools remain temporarily closed through Monday, May 4, 2020 due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the University Interscholastic League (UIL) is further modifying contin gency plans and extending its previously announced timeline for completing UIL activities this academic school year.
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Teams from across the East Texas area made their way to Ken Autry Davis Field in Wills Point March 12 to compete at the annual Bluebird Relays. Despite a windy start to the afternoon weather conditions proved ideal with forecasted rain holding out long enough to allow for completion of all scheduled events.
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The Canton Eagles have been tough to stop during the 2020 season, racing out to a 9-1 start entering their annual tournament March 12-14. The weather and UIL combined to do what Tyler Chapel Hill and Jacksonville could not last week, halting the Eagles schedule until at least March 31.
Read moreThe University Interscholastic League effectively hit the pause button on all spring extracurricular activities last week, adopting a two-week break for all meets, competitions, matches and games in an effort to curb the ongoing coronavirus.
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As I sloshed along the muddy trail leading to the secluded section of creek I planned to fish, I found myself stopping occasionally not only for a short breather but also to admire the sights and smells of early spring.
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