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Body The Canton Eagles chase for a fourth straight district title became much more obtainable in the past seven days, as two victories extended their winning streak to four games and placed them atop the current district standings.

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Body ETHAN ADAMS news@vanzandtnews.com Both the Canton Eagles and Eaglettes faced a short slate this past week, as both teams took care of business in their lone matchups against Athens on Tuesday, Jan. 24, helping further their campaigns for a district title.

Body With the recent visit of Old Man Winter in our area, I began thinking about what it would be like to spend the winter up in the far north.

Body While it certainly wasn’t the prettiest of weeks for the Eagles, they kept themselves afloat in the race for District 16-4A by finishing 1-1 on the week, in two close contests.

Body Chantson Prox made his commitment official on Monday, Jan. 23, signing on to join Sam Houston State University’s football program, as a member of the 2023 recruiting class.

Body The Canton Eaglettes had no issues this past week, taking care of Lindale and Mabank, as they inch their way to a potential district-deciding rematch with Van on Feb. 7.

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Body The Canton Eagles, who gave themselves little room for error following a district- opening loss to Athens in December, picked up two necessary wins this past week to improve to 3-1 on the slate.

Body Left, Canton junior Georgia Crayton was one of six Van Zandt County athletes to be recognized for her play during the 2022 volleyball season by the Texas Sports Writers Association, earning Honorable Mention All-State honors as a setter.