Eaglettes drop district opener to rival Van
The Canton Eaglettes set a high standard during the 2015 season, riding a veteran roster that included eight seniors to the top spot in district play with an 8-1 record overall. With a much younger roster in tow this season, the Eaglettes began their latest chapter of district play by hosting rival Van Sept. 23.
The matchup didn’t go as planned for Canton, with Van fending off a tough challenge by the Eaglettes to pull out a four-set victory. Van managed to keep Canton at arms-length during each of the first two sets, pulling ahead 25-17, 25-16 over the Eaglettes.
Play between the two teams was extremely competitive in a thrilling third set, as Canton pulled itself back into the match by topping Van 30-28.
Led by strong play from freshman Macy Rucker and junior Alli Lloyd, the Lady Vandals shut the door on any Canton comeback attempt by taking the fourth set 25-17 to end the match.
The Eaglettes were scheduled to travel to Wills Point Sept. 27. The Lady Tigers also have an 0-1 record in district play, having been swept by Mabank Sept. 23.
Rains, currently ranked 5th overall among all 4A teams by the Texas Girls Coaches Association, will host Canton Sept. 30. The Eaglettes will host Brownsboro for their annual Dig Pink fundraising night Oct. 4 before wrapping up the first round of district play in Mabank Oct. 7.
