Sole junior track star advances to state meet
May 8, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Track & Field
The girls track team traveled to Abilene last Friday and Saturday to compete in the regional track meet. Junior Arin Rice placed first in the 1600 meter race and second in the 800 meter race by one-one hundredth of a second and will represent Canyon in Austin next Friday and Saturday in the state meet. “It’s... Read more »
Baseball crowned district champs, to face Rider in first round playoffs
May 4, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Baseball, Sports
The varsity baseball team completed their district season last Friday in Hereford. They defeated the Herd 12-1 and will play their first playoff game today in Lubbock against Wichita Falls Rider. Juniors Grant Glaze and Jace Vessels rocked the mound Friday night with Glaze pitching the first four innings,... Read more »
Softball mercy rules Caprock, faces Randall for second time
March 30, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Softball, Sports
The varsity softball team faced the Lady Longhorns Tuesday night and run ruled them 15-0, making their district record 5-3. “We played great against Caprock,” sophomore third baseman Jaci Castagnetta said. “We played with a passion, a purpose, and a fire to win.” The Lady Eagles will travel to... Read more »
Varsity tennis finalizes rankings, prepares for district tourney
March 30, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Tennis
The varsity tennis team competes today and tomorrow at the Amarillo Relays to finalize their individual rankings before district. “Amarillo Relays will be tough competition,” Coach Aaron Fuller said. “It’s probably the second toughest tournament in the panhandle behind the Sandie Cup.” Their... Read more »
Ranked third in state, baseball keeps game-to-game focus
March 30, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Baseball, Sports
The varsity baseball team continued their district win streak by defeating the Dumas Demons 12-5 Tuesday night. They are now ranked third in the state. “We’re not looking too much into our ranking, we are just considering it another number and will worry about it when the time comes,” senior Colton... Read more »
NFL offseason dynamic in first month
March 24, 2012 • Trevor Ferril, Copy Editor
Filed under Football, Sports
The 2012 NFL offseason is not much more than a month old, and already, several events have occurred that could change the course of next year’s season. The NFL investigated and punished the New Orleans Saints for a bounty program four men ran. Head coach Sean Payton, offensive coordinator Gregg Williams,... Read more »
Play-in game brings season to close
February 24, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports
The varsity boys’ basketball season ended with a rematch against the Palo Duro Dons to determine which team would advance to playoffs. The Eagles lost 48-53, ending in fifth place with an 8-6 record in district play and a 20-12 overall record. Canyon began their season strong with a win... Read more »
Columnist offers Super Bowl XLVI overview
February 3, 2012
Filed under Football, Sports
Super Bowl Sunday, one of two big days in sports that isn’t a national holiday (the other is MLB’s Opening Day), is just around the corner. This year’s Giant-Patriots rematch at Lucas Oil Stadium looks to produce another close contest. Many may recall Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Arizona, when... Read more »
Lady Eagles grab post season spot, still reign undefeated
February 2, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The Lady Eagles basketball team clenched a spot in post season play last Tuesday with a 46-34 win over the Randall Lady Raiders. They increased their undefeated district record to 13-0. They faced Caprock last Friday and came away with a 44-32 win over the Lady Longhorns. Continuing their winning streak,... Read more »
Tennis springs into new season
January 30, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Tennis
The varsity tennis team began their district season last Saturday in Vernon, Texas. The Eagles faced Burkburnett Saturday morning and defeated them 13-6. They battled the Vernon Lions that afternoon and snuck out a win, 10-9. “Those were two big wins for us,” Coach Aaron Fuller said. Canyon will... Read more »
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