Canton QB Cort Ray Named Red Zone Player Spotlight After Win Over Van

Tyler Longview, TX, October 14, 2026 —

Canton quarterback Cort Ray has been named the Red Zone Player Spotlight after accounting for seven touchdowns in the Eagles’ 58-42 win over Van. His performance included five passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns.

The victory marked Canton’s first win against Van in 16 years. Ray’s seven touchdowns came in the game that ended that stretch, according to the information provided. No additional details about the game, including its date or location, were provided.

The announcement identifies Ray as the Red Zone Player Spotlight, but does not provide information about who selects the spotlight or the criteria used. It also does not include further statistics for Ray or other players, details about how the touchdowns unfolded, or comments from either team.

The reported score was 58-42 in Canton’s favor. The available information does not identify the teams’ records, the competition or season involved, or what either team did after the game. It also does not specify whether the spotlight is a weekly, seasonal or other recognition.

Ray’s performance and the result are the central details in the announcement: Canton defeated Van, and its quarterback was responsible for seven of the Eagles’ touchdowns. The win was the program’s first against Van in 16 years, while the spotlight designation recognized Ray following the game. Further information about the award and the matchup was not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Michael Coleman on www.kltv.com, see more information here.

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