Sports

Body We deer hunters live for opening day, the long-awaited opener of deer season. Through the long, hot summer months, we eagerly await early November and again the opportunity to take to the woods in quest of antlers and venison.

Body The 12th ranked Canton Eaglettes traveled toAthens Jan. 23 and came away with a convincing 62-25 win.

Body High school administrators, athletic directors, and coaches in Canton ISD, Van Zandt County and across the state of Texas will be anxiously awaiting word on what district realignment will look like for the next two school years as the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL)...

Body It was a tough night for the Canton Eagles on the road Jan. 23 as they lost to the Athens Hornets in district play, 45-34.

Body The Canton Eagles were well represented on the District 8-4A, Division 2, All-District Football Team recently announced. Senior Logan Faglie was named as a ‘First Team Specialist’ and senior Justus Petree was selected as a ‘First Team Utility’ player.

Body The Canton Eagles led early and held off a Mabank rally to capture an important 40-30 district win over Mabank at home Jan. 19.

Body The Canton Eaglettes had a sweep last week, taking district wins over Lindale and Mabank. Canton moves to 24-5 overall, 7-1 in district and are now ranked #13 in the Class 4A state Maxpreps poll.

Body The Canton Eagles continued their impressive run in district play with victories at home over Brownsboro Jan. 9 and a road win at Cumberland Academy Jan.

Body The 15th state-ranked Canton Eaglettes took on their two toughest opponents in District 16-4A last week and walked away with a split that left them in second place after the first round of district play.

Body The Canton Eagles returned to district play on a successful note as they blew past Cumberland Academy on the road, 5840, Jan. 5.