Sports

Eaglettes move to Round 2

Body The top-seeded Canton Eaglettes made quick work in their first-round matchup with Ferris last week, downing the Lady Yellowjackets in two games to earn their spot in the second round of the playoffs.
The Canton Eaglettes will look to advance to round three of the playoffs this weekend for the second season in a row when they take on Texarkana Pleasant Grove. Photo by Lianna Reid

Prox, Cade place first at Regionals

Body Track and field athletes from across Van Zandt County made their way to sites across East Texas April 28-29, competing at their respective Regional Meets for an opportunity to advance to State.
Chantson Prox’s long jump attempt of 22-09 earned him firstplace at the Regional Track Meet. Courtesy photo

Track team shines at Area Meet

Body Local track and field athletes that survived the gauntlet of this year’s District 16-4A Meet made their way to Wildcat Stadium in Paris April 20, squaring off against competitors from Athens, Brownsboro, Cumberland Academy, Pittsburg, Sulphur Springs, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau,...

Eagles walk off Kaufman for district title

Body The Canton Eagles outstanding regular season culminated early on Saturday afternoon, as late-inning heroics from the top of their lineup gifted them their fifth district title in their last six full seasons.
Layne Etheridge exited his ‘Senior Day’ in style, earning the victory on the mound and hitting a walkoff double to give the Eagles a 3-2 win. Photo by Lianna Reid

Track teams compete at District 16-4A Meet

Body Athletes representing the Canton and Van track and field programs made their way to Lindale April 12, squaring off against competitors from Athens, Brownsboro, Cumberland Academy, Lindale and Mabank at this year’s District 16-4A Meet.
Kimber Holly and the Canton Girls’ track team took home first-place overall in the District 16-4A track meet last Thursday in Lindale. Photo by Lianna Reid

Eagles close in on district title

Body The Canton Eagles bid at a district title continued on a strong path this past week, as a win over Quinlan Ford pushed them closer to locking up the desired number one slot of District 14-4A.
Kaden Smith has had a spectacular sophomore campaign for Brandon Luce and the Eagles, establishing himself as a stalwart at the top of the Canton order. Photo by Lianna Reid
Subscribe to Sports