Canton took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They strolled past the Velma Jackson Falcons with points to spare, taking the game 45-28. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 40-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Despite the loss, Velma Jackson saw an underclassman step up: Trevon Willis rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canton will host Germantown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Velma Jackson, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Yazoo County at 7:00 p.m.
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