Sports

The 2025-2026 district season finale took place on Feb. 10 for the Canton Eaglettes with a win over the Athens Lady Hornets to celebrate ‘Senior Night’ bringing their undefeated district record to 12-0.

The Canton Eaglettes started February with a bang. They hosted the Lindale Lady Eagles to firm up their district standings.

Things were looking promising for the Canton Eagle varsity boys’ basketball team Feb. 3 as they led the Lindale Eagles at home after three quarters of action.

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Canton Eaglettes varsity girls’ basketball team started the second half of District play.

It will be a whole new look for the Canton Eagles and Eaglettes in district play beginning next school year as the Texas University Interscholastic League District Realignment for the 202627 and 2027-28 school years was announced Feb. 2.

It was a tough night for the Canton Eagles varsity boys’ basketball team at home Jan. 28 as they lost to the Mabank Panthers, 59-48, in district action.

Every two years, coaches, students, parents, and fans look forward to the announcement by the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) regarding district realignment and that time has arrived once again.

The Canton Eagles’ varsity boys basketball team continued their winning ways Jan. 20 as they defeated the Brownsboro Bears in district action, 49-36.

The Canton Eaglettes headed south to meet up with the Athen Hornets Jan. 16 to finish off the first round of district play as they looked to complete the first round undefeated.

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