Eagles open district play with 42-14 rout
Photo by Doug Stuart
Junior quarterback Hunter Moore had a hand in four touchdowns, two rushing and two passing, during Canton’s 42-14 win over Nevada-Community Oct. 9. The Eagles are now 3-3 overall on the season, including 1-0 in District 5-4A play.
No team in Van Zandt County has been on a better roll than the Canton Eagles of late. After an 0-3 start to the season, Canton has found another gear in recent weeks.
The resurgence began back on Sept. 18 win a homecoming night win over Spring Hill. The following week, Canton delivered what may well be considered the comeback of the year, storming back from a 19-0 halftime deficit to stun rival Wills Point 28-27.
On Friday night, the Canton Eagles delivered their most complete performance to date, outhustling and outmuscling Nevada-Community in all three phases of the game to register a 42-14 win over the Braves in the District 5-4A opener for both teams.
Canton set the tone early, getting on the scoreboard against Community with just their second play from scrimmage.
Senior running back Jordan Jackson, who finished with over 200 yards rushing and two touchdowns, got the Eagles started by breaking free for a 71-yard touchdown run. Nathan Wood added the PAT, giving the Eagles a 7-0.
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