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The Canton Eagle baseball program has been among the best and most consistent in the area for decades, winning district titles and making lengthy playoff runs on an almost annual basis. That sustained success has been included multiple players that have gone on to play collegiately.

The Canton ISD Board of Trustees recognized members of the State qualifying Eaglette golf team at its June 19 meeting. Led by Coach Tommy Day, the team of Taryn Clayton, Caroline Stern, Bella Irwin, Jayme Robertson and Caroline Stern finished fourth overall during play at Legends Golf Club in Kingsland May 15-16.

The Canton Eagle athletic program will keep busy throughout the summer months, hosting a series of athletic camps specializing in basketball, softball, baseball, football and volleyball. Each camp will include fun games for participants, as well as instruction on fundamentals to help future Eagle standouts soar even higher.

Amari Welch, a key piece of Canton’s continued rise as a basketball power over the past four seasons, capped her decorated high school playing career by signing a letter of intent to compete at Tyler Junior College beginning in the fall. Welch was joined by coaches, family, friends and teammates during the signing ceremony.

The Canton Eagle athletic program will keep busy throughout the summer months, hosting a series of athletic camps specializing in basketball, softball, baseball, football and volleyball. Each camp will include fun games for participants, as well as instruction on fundamentals to help future Eagle standouts soar even higher.

Junior Taryn Clayton capped the season by shooting a two-day total of 153 to finish fifth overall at the Class 4A State Golf Tournament. Story and additional photos on 10A.

The Canton High School girls golf team made its way to Legends Golf Club in Kingsland May 15-16, squaring off against teams from Andrews, Canyon, Comal Davenport, Lampasas, Salado, Seminole, Corpus Christi Calallen, Lindale, Sulphur Springs, China Spring and Devine, as well as individual qualifiers from other 4A schools across Texas at the Class 4A State Golf Tournament.

Hannah Cade was all smiles after winning the bronze medal in the 100 meter hurdles at the Class 4A State Track and Field Meet in Austin. Story on 7A.

The Canton Eaglette softball team saw another dream season draw to a close last week, falling to a talented Farmersville program in the Regional Quarterfinals. Despite the disappointing finish, the Eaglettes would etch their name into the school’s record book, winning the program’s first-ever district title, setting a high-water mark for wins in a season with 30 and reaching the Regional Quarterfinals for the second year in a row.