Eagles open basketball season with two-point loss
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It was a difficult opening game loss at home for the Canton Eagle varsity basketball team Nov. 11 as they dropped a two-point decision to Sulphur Springs, 51-49.
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Running Eagles conclude their season at state meet Nov. 4
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The Canton Running Eagles concluded their cross-country season at the State Meet in Round Rock Nov. 4.
Eagle football season comes to a close at Rusk, 21-13
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Rallying from deficits of 13-0 at halftime and 21-7 in the second half fell short at the end Nov. 3 for the Canton Eagles as they saw their 2023 varsity football season come to a close on the road against the Rusk Eagles, 21-13.
Eagles travel to Rusk Nov. 3 with potential playoff berth at stake
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It has come down to a onegame season for the Canton Eagle varsity football team as they will travel to Rusk Friday, Nov. 3 for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff against the Rusk Eagles in the final regular season and District 8-4A, Division 2, game for both squads.
Eaglettes opened state volleyball playoffs Oct. 31
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The Canton Eaglettes began their run for the Class 4A state volleyball championship Oct. 31 against Paris North Lamar at Rains High School but results were not available at press time.
Eagles stay alive for potential playoff berth
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A dominating running game and an opportunistic defense were an unbeatable combination for the Canton Eagles Oct. 20 as they closed out their home season schedule with an impressive 34-20 victory over the Brownsboro Bears on ‘Senior Night’ at Norris Birdwell Stadium.
Ragle pleased with team’s ‘Senior Night’ winning performance
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A total of 19 seniors on the Canton Eagle varsity football team will always remember their final performance at Norris Birdwell Stadium Oct. 20 as they led their squad to an important 34-20 victory over the Brownsboro Bears in District 8-4A, Division 2, play.
Eagles’ faint playoff hopes still alive
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State playoff hopes in Class 4A, Division 2, took a serious blow on Friday the 13th for the Canton Eagles as they lost a heartbreaking 28-21 decision to the Bullard Panthers in Bullard. Coach Heath Ragle’s Eagles are now 2-6 overall and 0-4 in District 8-4A, Division 2, as they will need to win out in their final two district games of the season and hope to get some help from other teams in the district in order to have a chance to compete in post-season play as the fourth-place team in the district.
Eaglettes defeat Mabank, Athens in district play
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The Canton Eaglettes varsity volleyball team continued their strong district play with victories over Athens and Mabank. Against Athens Oct.
Eagles remain optimistic despite loss to Carthage
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After falling to the top three teams so far in the District 8-4A, Division 2, standings, including a 50-0 home defeat Oct. 6 at the hands of the defending Class 4A, Division 2, state champion and current number-one ranked team in the state, the Carthage Bulldogs, Canton Eagle Head Football Coach Heath Ragle and his players are looking ahead to the final three district games on their schedule.