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Eagles ready for playoffs following first loss against Sunnyvale, 56-24

7 months ago By David Barber

While the Canton Eagles lost at home in their district championship game against the Sunnyvale Raiders, 56-24, Nov. 7, there is still plenty of optimism among the Eagle coaches and players that they can make a deep run in the Class 4A, Division 2, state playoffs.

Canton Eagle quarterback Cort Ray (7) stiff arms a Sunnyvale tackler as he picks up yardage Nov. 7. Ray finished the game with 66 yards rushing on 18 carries and completed 17 out of 29 passes for 274 yards and a touchdown in Canton’s 56-24 loss at home. Photo by Don Johnson

Unbeaten Eagles outlast Panthers, 35-10, as they host Sunnyvale Nov. 7

8 months ago By David Barber

For the first time on Oct. 31, the undefeated Canton Eagles faced a halftime deficit, but they stormed back in the second half to keep their season and district record perfect with an impressive 35-10 road victory over the Quinlan Ford Panthers.

Nash Fenner, the Canton Eagle wide receiver, attempts to make a catch on this pass play against the Quinlan Ford Panthers Oct. 31. The Eagles rallied in the second half for a 35-10 victory to remain undefeated. Canton will host Sunnyvale for the district championship Friday, Nov. 7 in a 7 p.m. kickoff. Photos by Don Johnson

Chandler advances to state cross-country meet

8 months ago By News Staff

The Canton Running Eagles competed at the Region II Cross Country Championships in Arlington on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Undefeated Eagles travel to Quinlan Ford for critical contest

8 months ago By David Barber

The most important tests for the undefeated Canton Eagle varsity football team will come in the next two games starting Friday, Oct. 31 when they visit the Quinlan Ford Panthers in a 7 p.m.

Ethan Lewis, the Canton Eagle wide receiver, makes an over the shoulder catch for a touchdown Oct. 23 against the Ferris Yellowjackets. Lewis caught five passes for 119 yards and two TD’s as the Eagles swatted Ferris, 58-15. Photos by Don Johnson

The Canton Eaglettes

8 months ago By News Staff

The Canton Eaglettes

Shanna Lively: A passionate advocate for volleyball officiating

8 months ago By Susan Harris

In the world of volleyball, where every point can be a game-changer, having a skilled referee is crucial Shanna Lively, an experienced volleyball official, has dedicated over a decade to officiating at various levels, including NCAA, NJCAA, NAIA, USAV, and TASO.

Eagles remain undefeated following dominating win at WP

8 months ago By David Barber

Dealing out almost a year’s worth of frustrations on their opponent last Friday night, the undefeated Canton Eagles got their revenge in impressive style Oct. 17 as they blew past their Van Zandt County rival, the Wills Point Tigers, 63-7, at Ken Autry Davis Field.

The Canton Eagles improved their season record to 8-0 and their District 6-4A, Division 2, mark to 2-0 as they blew past the Wills Point Tigers, 63-7, Oct. 17 in Wills Point. Eagle quarterback Cort Ray, top photo, crosses the end zone on a touchdown run. Reserve QB Cason Kuhn, bottom photo, fights off a Wills Point tackler as he tries to game yardage on a running play. Photos by Don Johnson

Eagles swat Kemp in district opener to remain undefeated, 63-0

8 months ago By David Barber

Any thought of the undefeated Canton Eagles being distracted during Homecoming week in preparations for their Oct. 10 game against the Kemp Yellowjackets were quickly put away as the Eagles dominated Kemp, 63-0, in the District 6-4A, Division 2, opener at Norris Birdwell Stadium.

Josue Galan (dark uniform) crosses the goal line on a touchdown run against the Kemp Yellowjackets Oct. 10 on Homecoming night at Norris Birdwell Stadium. The Eagles dominated the Yellowjackets, 63-0, and will carry their undefeated record into Wills Point Friday at 7 p.m. as they will face their Van Zandt County rival, the Wills Point Tigers. Photo by Don Johnson

Canton Running Eagles host district cross-country meet

8 months ago By News Staff

The Canton High School Running Eagles hosted the 15-4A District Cross Country Meet on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Eagles to open district play on Homecoming night Oct. 10

9 months ago By Staff Reports

After five non-district games and a bye week, Coach Heath Ragle’s Canton Eagles will begin the road to what they hope will be the District 6-4A, Division 2, championship when they host the Kemp Yellowjackets Friday, Oct. 10, in a 7 p.m. Homecoming night kickoff at Norris Birdwell Stadium.

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