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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  <-- 1979 <- 1980 -> 1981 --> 2024
1980 Season Highlights
 James Wash enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Canton.
 
1980 Season
   
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 5  @ Velma Jackson    20   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 12  @ Sumner Hill    24   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 19  vs. Crystal Springs    14   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 26  @ Port Gibson    0   6   L       
 Fri., Oct. 3  vs. Pearl    19   34   L       
 Fri., Oct. 10   OPEN               
 Mon., Oct. 20  vs. East Flora    34   0   W       
 Fri., Oct. 24  vs. Hazlehurst    32   0   W       
 Thu., Oct. 30  vs. Heidelberg    14   7   W       
 Fri., Nov. 7   OPEN               
 
1980 Season Totals
  Record6-2
  Points Scored157
  Scoring Average19.6
  Points Allowed59
  Defense Average7.4
  Opponents Record30-64 -3
  Home Record4-1
  Away Record2-1
  



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