Canton Eagles Victorious Over Van Vandals in District Opener, End Seven-Game Losing Streak
The Canton Eagles defeated the Van Vandals 58-42 in the District 9-4A Division II opener held at Van Memorial Stadium. Canton quarterback Cort Ray was a standout performer, accounting for seven total touchdowns (five passing and two rushing) in the…
Tyler Longview, TX, October 10, 2026 —
The Canton Eagles secured a decisive 58-42 victory against the Van Vandals in their District 9-4A Division II season opener. The game took place at Van Memorial Stadium.
The win marked a significant achievement for the Canton Eagles, as it ended a seven-game losing streak against the Van Vandals. The Eagles’ performance was notably led by quarterback Cort Ray, who was instrumental in the team’s offensive success.
Ray accounted for a total of seven touchdowns throughout the game. His contributions included five passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns, demonstrating his dual-threat capability and impact on the game’s outcome.
The district opener sets a positive tone for the Canton Eagles as they begin their conference play. The full details regarding other offensive or defensive statistics for either team were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Kyle Owens on www.kltv.com, see more information here.
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