Long-range shooting fuels Canton victory

The Canton Eagles knocked down nine three-pointers against Gilmer, including six in the third quarter en route to a 69-57 win over the Buckeyes at home Jan. 6.
Sophomore McGwire Martin scored six points in the first quarter, and Kyle Rose-Peterson and Dalton Williams scored four each to help Canton build a 16-12 lead.
Another strong offensive showing, including five more points by Martin and four by Rose-Peterson pushed Canton to a 35-29 lead entering the half.
After connecting on just two first half three-pointers, the Eagles knocked down five in a 21-16 third quarter for a 56-45 lead. McGwire Martin did the lion's share of the damage, hitting on four triples over the eight-minute stretch.
With a double-digit lead already in hand, Canton closed out the game with a 13-12 frame to close out the 69-57 win.

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