Eaglettes secure district opening win

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By David Kapitan Sports Editor

The Canton Eaglettes took a positive step on the road to securing a playoff berth and possible district title, topping the Emory Rains Lady Cats Jan. 6 in their District 13-4A opener.
On a night when seven Eaglette players scored at least three points each, Canton built a 22-12 lead in the early going against Rains.
The Lady Cats managed to blunt some of Canton’s momentum in the second quarter, outscoring Canton 13-10 to pull to within 32-25 entering the half.
The Eaglettes ensured that any comeback attempt forged by Rains would fall well short, coming out of the break with a solid quarter on both ends of the court to take a commanding 51-37 lead.
Canton coasted down the stretch, playing suffocating defense to close out the 14-point, 57-43 win over the Lady Cats.

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