Sports

Body The Eaglettes faced off in their fourth district game against the Lindale Eagles on Jan. 9 in Lindale.

Body The Canton Eagles’ varsity boys’ basketball team picked up another district win Jan. 9 as they outlasted Lindale on the road, 47-45.

Body The Canton Eaglettes were well represented on the District 15-4A All-District Volleyball Team that was recently released. Addison Alexander of the Eaglettes was named as the district’s ‘Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Body The Canton Eaglettes faced off with their State Highway 198 rivals, the Mabank Lady Panthers on Jan. 2, which would end in a thrilling finish.

Body In a thrilling finish featuring two Van Zandt County rivals Jan. 7, the Canton Eagles, led by Judson Dyke’s 39 points, got past the Van Vandals, 61-53, in overtime. Dyke made 15 two-point field goals and nine out of 13 free throws to lead the Eagles to victory.

Body The Canton Eagles attempt to start the new year in the win column fell short Jan. 2 as they lost to the Mabank Panthers in boys’ varsity basketball action on the road, 44-31.

Body The Canton Eaglettes’ varsity basketball team traveled to College Station over the Christmas break to participate in the Aggieland Invitational tournament. The girls opened play on Dec 29 after a lengthy Christmas break. Their first opponent were the Snook Bluejays.

Body With the beginning of each year, I begin thinking about all the exciting things coming up in the outdoors. Muzzleloader deer season opens in a matter of days, and I have my CVA 50 caliber Optima all cleaned, sighted in and ready to go.

Body The Canton Eaglettes’ varsity basketball team opened district play against Brownsboro recently with both teams ranking in the Top-10 statewide in the Class 4A poll by putting a check mark in the win column.

Body The Canton Eagles varsity boys’ basketball team has now won three out of their last four games with a victory over Grapeland, 54-47, Dec. 20.