Sports

The Canton Eaglettes’ varsity basketball team went undefeated in pre-season scrimmages with Caddo Mills, LaPoyner, and Van Alstyne, in addition to playing their home opener against Rains recently. The four returning seniors had a great showing with a very strong supporting bench.

The Canton Eaglettes’ varsity volleyball team recently wrapped up a remarkable season, showcasing talent, teamwork, and determination.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Canton Eaglettes

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.

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.