Eagles kick off season versus Cougars
Photo by Doug Stuart
The Canton Eagles will be among the first teams anywhere to open their 2015 season, taking on the Grace Community Cougars at the Azalea Classic tonight (Aug. 27). The two teams faced off last season, with Canton picking up a 49-28 win over the Cougars in a Thursday night contest.
Year two of redistricting always brings with it a strong sense of familiarity. That sentiment will hold especially true for both the Canton Eagles and Grace Community Cougars, with both teams scheduled to do battle for the second consecutive year in the season opening Azalea Classic at Mewbourne Field tonight (Aug. 27).
In their 2014 matchup, Canton fell into an early 21-14 deficit before finding its footing and delivering a 49-28 runaway win.
Since graduated quarterback Chandler Eiland and then junior Brazos Hesskew each played huge roles in Canton’s come from behind win against the Cougars.
Eiland accounted for nearly 400 yards of total offense (208 rushing and 188 passing) and six total touchdowns while Hesskew led all Canton players with four catches for 101 yards on offense and 12 tackles and a forced fumble on defense.
Canton would go on to finish last season with a 5-5 record overall, just finishing outside the playoff chase while the Cougars finished 7-4 overall, including a bi-district playoff appearance.
The Eagles should be well positioned for a playoff spot in 2015, returning seven starters on offense and eight on defense.
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