Canton's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Athens Hornets 3-0. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Canton got the W, but it wasn't easy, at least in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 35-33, 25-16, 25-23.
Canton found their leader in underclassman Peyton Goodson, who had 16 digs. Goodson has been hot recently, having posted 12 or more digs the last nine times she's played.
Canton kept the net locked down and finished the game with 11 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.
Canton now has a winning record of 18-17. As for Athens, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-17 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canton will head out to square off against Brownsboro at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Athens, they will venture away from home to face off against Mabank at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mabank is coming into the game with six straight defeats at home, meaning Athens will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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