Turnovers costly for Eagles in 42-12 loss
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Running back Dylan Cox picked up yardage out of the backfield and as a returner during the non-district finale for the Eagles Sept. 23.
The Canton Eagles entered play against Paris North Lamar knowing they would be facing off against one of their toughest opponents of the season, taking on a Panther team that had already knocked of a pair of 5A opponents in non-district play.
Turnovers and costly mistakes would be the biggest factor in the outcome of the Sept. 23 game between Canton and North Lamar, as three first quarter turnovers led directly to 21 Panther points in what would become a 42-12 loss.
Canton began play on offense, stalling out quickly before being forced to punt the ball to the Panthers for their first possession of the night.
Despite excellent field position at the Canton 43-yard to start their first drive, North Lamar didn’t fare much better than the Eagles, netting just four yards on their first series before turning the ball back over on downs.
Canton made a costly mistake just two plays into their second possession, throwing an interception that would once again give the Panthers excellent field position near midfield.
North Lamar ran the ball seven consecutive plays, including a five-yard touchdown run by Tyler Hill to cap the drive, for an early 6-0 lead. Travis Coston added the PAT, pushing the lead to 7-0 in favor of the Panthers midway through the first quarter.
The turnover bug would bite the Eagles again just three plays later on their third possession of the night, this time resulting in a North Lamar fumble recovery at the Canton 35-yard line.
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