Former head coach Paterno dies, scandal does not overshadow legacy
January 25, 2012
Filed under Sports Opinion
A chain reaction of events began Nov. 9 within the Pennsylvania State University community and college football. Not long after Jerry Sandusky’s arrest, head football coach Joe Paterno announced his retirement, though the board of trustees fired him hours later. On Nov. 14, the Big Ten removed Paterno’s... Read more »
Lady Eagles dominate Herd, prepare for Raiders
January 24, 2012
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
Coming from a victory against the Lady Dons Jan. 17, the Lady Eagles once again defeated Hereford 81-41 in their eighth consecutive win of the district season. The Eagles’ perfect season seems to have caused other teams to scare and make purposeful fouls against some of Canyon’s core players.... Read more »
Eagles defeat Dons, to face Hereford
January 20, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Boys Basketball, Sports
The varsity boys’ basketball team defeated the Palo Duro Dons Tuesday night with a final score of 59-45. The lead Eagles scorer was senior Will Tolliver with 15 points. He led Canyon, along with senior Isaac Williams, defensively with a combined total of six steals. The Eagles battle Hereford at home... Read more »
BCS, bowl selection need overhaul
December 20, 2011 • Trevor Ferril, Cody Editor
Filed under Sports, Sports Opinion
On Sunday, Dec. 4, the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) released their official top 25 standings and matchups for all 35 bowl games. The rankings, conference championship results and several other factors compiled the final order and determined the teams who will play in a BCS bowl. This included the... Read more »
Lady Eagles defeat Hereford
December 20, 2011 • Elizabeth Gilliland, Staff reporter
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The Lady Eagles defeated Hereford Tuesday night 64-32 in their second consecutive district win after defeating Palo Duro Dec. 9, 49-46. “District this year is going to be very tough,” head coach Joe Lombard said. “Many teams will play aggressive, and it’s going to be a dogfight.” Lombard... Read more »
Boys’ cross country finishes sixth at Region, send one to State
November 17, 2011 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
The varsity boys cross country team’s season came to a close after their sixth place finish at the regional meet on Nov. 5. The top three teams and top ten individuals moved on to the state cross country meet last Saturday in Austin. Junior Mesa Allison represented the Canyon boys down south with his... Read more »
Penn State trustees’ move to fire Paterno good call
November 17, 2011 • Trevor Ferril, Copy Editor
Filed under Sports, Sports Opinion
On Nov. 9, Pennsylvania State University head football coach Joe Paterno announced his decision to retire at the end of the current football season. He reasoned that the time had come where he felt he needed to call it quits, likely as a result of the scandal surrounding allegations to former assistant... Read more »
Eagles end season in 45-14 loss to Lake Dallas
November 15, 2011 • Trevor Ferril, Copy Editor
Filed under Football, Sports
The varsity football team competed against the Lake Dallas Falcons in Wichita Falls on Saturday, Nov. 12. The Eagles fell behind in the first quarter, down 17-0 after 12 minutes. Senior quarterback Travis Cosby connected with senior wide receiver Isaac Williams for a touchdown to close the gap to 17-7... Read more »
Volleyball finishes season with loss to Hereford
November 14, 2011 • Elizabeth Gilliland, Staff Reporter
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
The volleyball team finished their season with a record of 21-17 after losing to Hereford in a close five-match game. The teams played three times for the opportunity to advance in the playoffs. “I was very disappointed,” varsity coach Lorrie Hammit said. “We had every opportunity to come away... Read more »
Varsity football advances to playoffs with win in Plainview
November 9, 2011 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Football, Sports
The varsity football clinched the last playoff spot in district 3-4 A with a 21-7 victory over the Plainview Bulldogs last Friday night. The first points of the game were scored by junior Graeson Cook with a 39-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Travis Cosby. A good PAT by senior Austin Weaver... Read more »
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