Sports

The CYRA(CantonYouth Recreation Association) has put in many hours over the last few years into improving the ballpark for our Canton area youth players. We started with making a few necessary improvements like taking down a few trees and the old score keeping buildings.

The Canton Eagle junior varsity boys’ basketball team held off the Van Vandals, 4037, in a home game played Jan. 24.

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Canton Eaglettes traveled to Mabank to defend their perfect district record against a determined Lady Panthers team.

The Canton Eaglettes extended their home win streak with a 52-28 victory over the Brownsboro Bearettes Jan. 14 marking their fourth consecutive win against Brownsboro.

A fierce fourth quarter rally by the Canton Eagles varsity boys’ basketball team came up just short at the end Jan. 14 as the visiting Brownsboro Bears escaped Canton with a 71-65 victory.

The Canton Eaglettes are soaring through district play, sitting undefeated at 6-0 and boasting a 21-5 overall record this season. The team had no trouble in their most recent matchups, dominating Kemp andAthens.

The Canton Eagles varsity boys’ basketball team split two district matches as they defeated Kemp on the road Jan. 7 before falling at home toAthens Jan.

By the time you are reading this, you won’t need me to remind you of the blast of Arctic air that pushed through the state this week. Just step outside, but you better put your long johns on before you do! It’s early Sunday morning and I’m comfy and warm at my computer.

The Canton Eaglettes ended 2024 on a high note and carried that momentum into 2025, securing two impressive wins to maintain their undefeated district record. On New Year’s Eve, the Eaglettes faced off against the Van Lady Vandals in Van.

The Canton Eagles’ varsity boys’ basketball team recorded impressive district wins over Lindale and Van. Against Lindale at home Jan.