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Lady Dogs close in on district title

Body The Edgewood Lady Dogs put themselves on the doorstep of an outright district title last week, besting both Paris Chisum and Lone Oak in consecutive games to push their district mark to 9-0 overall with just three games to play.
Ella Tyner and the Edgewood Lady Dogs moved two steps closer towards a second consecutive undefeated district campaign last week, registering wins over both Paris Chisum and Lone Oak. Photo by Dusty Goodwin

Lady Dogs, Bulldogs best Grand Saline

Body The Edgewood Lady Dogs squared off against a familiar foe this week, hitting the court in Grand Saline Jan. 19 for a matchup with the Lady Indians.

Lady Mustangs down LaPoynor, Kerens

Body The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs kept their foot pressed firmly on the accelerator last week, notching to more wins to remain perfect in district play with the playoffs looming just over the horizon. The Lady Mustangs began their week at home Jan.

Bears outlast Tigers in district, 56-48

Body The Wills Point Tigers played host to a talented Brownsboro squad Jan. 18, looking to even their district record after fading late in a 60-42 loss to Mabank back on Jan.
Wills Point was scheduled to be in action twice during the week ahead, squaring off against Athens Jan. 21 before returning home to host a Canton squad that went 10-0 in district play last season. Photo courtesy of WPHS Yearbook staff

Mustangs prevail on homecoming night

Body The Martins Mill Mustangs were in action twice last week, clashing with state-ranked LaPoynor at home Jan. 14 before squaring off against Kerens in District 19-2A play Jan.

Canton Eaglettes move to 4-0 in district

Body The Canton Eaglettes hit the court for the first of two scheduled meetings with rival Van on Tuesday night, looking to continue their perfect start to district play against the 2-1 Lady Vandals.
The Canton Eaglettes were scheduled to wrap up the first round of District 14-4A play this week, clashing with state-ranked Brownsboro Jan. 21. Photo by Lianna Reid

Eagles down Vandals in thriller, 41-40

Body Two longtime foes renewed their rivalry on Tuesday night as the Canton Eagles and their student section, dubbed the Color Cult, played host to the Van Vandals and their equally rowdy Red Mafia.
Caleb Guy and the Canton Eagles opened up their district title defense with a hard-fought wins over both Athens (34-32) and Van (41-40). Photo by Lianna Reid

Lady Mustangs demolish Cross Roads

Body The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs delivered one of their best games of the season last week, opening District 19-2A play with an 84- 20 demolition of the Cross Roads Lady Bobcats Jan. 7.

Mustangs fall in OT heartbreaker

Body The Martins Mill Mustangs had their hands full last week, playing host to a Class 4A Brownsboro team that boasted an 18-3 record overall on the season.

Eagles wrap non-district play

Body The Canton Eagles hit one of their slowest stretches of the season last week, hitting the court just one time with a home date against Jacksonville Jan. 7. The Eagles would hang tough early in the contest before a second half surge carried the Indians pull away for a 61-35 win.
Layne Etheridge and the Canton Eagles are scheduled to open District 14-4A play in Athens Jan. 14. Canton went a perfect 10-0 down the stretch last season, winning the district title by four games. Photo by Lianna Reid
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