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Canton Football Team History


Canton Tigers
Canton High School

634 Finney Road Canton, MS
Stadium: Roberts Stadium
Colors: Royal Blue & Gold
Coach: James Wash


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1919  <-- 1978 <- 1979 -> 1980 --> 2024

1979 Season Highlights
 James Wash enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Canton.
 
1979 Season
 
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 31  @ Lexington    28   12   W       
 Fri., Sep. 7  vs. Velma Jackson    52   8   W       
 Fri., Sep. 14  vs. Sumner Hill    12   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 21  @ Crystal Springs    6   21   L       
 Fri., Sep. 28  vs. Port Gibson    6   20   L       
 Fri., Oct. 5   OPEN               
 Fri., Oct. 12  vs. Franklin County    6   14   L       
 Fri., Oct. 19  @ East Flora    14   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 26  @ Hazlehurst    35   30   W       
 Fri., Nov. 2  @ Heidelberg    48   12   W       
 Sat., Nov. 10  vs. Hinds County AHS                 
 
1979 Season Totals
  Record6-3
  Points Scored207
  Scoring Average23.0
  Points Allowed123
  Defense Average13.7
  Opponents Record53-45 -3
  Home Record2-2
  Away Record4-1
  



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