Sports

The Canton Eagle freshmen boys’ basketball team outlasted Van, 55-22, to capture first place in the Mabank Freshmen Tournament Dec. 2.

The Canton Eagles varsity boys’ basketball team improved their early season record to 2-1 with a 48-39 non-district victory over the Rains Wildcats Nov. 17 in Emory.

In a battle of Van Zandt County rivals Nov. 14 in Canton, the Canton Eagles (white uniform) outlasted the Grand Saline Indians, 67-46. The Eagles defeated Rains, 48-39, Nov. 17 to improve their early season record to 2-1 as they traveled to Kaufman Nov. 20 and hosted West Mesquite Nov. 21.

In a battle of Van Zandt County rivals Nov. 14, the Canton Eagles ran past the Grand Saline Indians, 67-46, in Canton.

It was a difficult opening game loss at home for the Canton Eagle varsity basketball team Nov. 11 as they dropped a two-point decision to Sulphur Springs, 51-49.

The Canton Running Eagles concluded their cross-country season at the State Meet in Round Rock Nov. 4.

Rallying from deficits of 13-0 at halftime and 21-7 in the second half fell short at the end Nov. 3 for the Canton Eagles as they saw their 2023 varsity football season come to a close on the road against the Rusk Eagles, 21-13.

It has come down to a onegame season for the Canton Eagle varsity football team as they will travel to Rusk Friday, Nov. 3 for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff against the Rusk Eagles in the final regular season and District 8-4A, Division 2, game for both squads.

The Canton Eaglettes began their run for the Class 4A state volleyball championship Oct. 31 against Paris North Lamar at Rains High School but results were not available at press time.

A dominating running game and an opportunistic defense were an unbeatable combination for the Canton Eagles Oct. 20 as they closed out their home season schedule with an impressive 34-20 victory over the Brownsboro Bears on ‘Senior Night’ at Norris Birdwell Stadium.