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Bottom Of The Lineup Carries Canton Varsity Eagles Past North Forney Varsity Falcons

By GameChanger Media

The bottom of the lineup helped Canton Varsity Eagles capture a 5-2 victory over North Forney Varsity Falcons on Thursday at Canton. Kason Higgins, Dane Vanhoozer, and Cameron Miklis combined for four of the team's seven hits in the victory. They scored three runs and drove in two.

Canton Varsity Eagles got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after Vanhoozer singled to the left side of the infield, Miklis singled to left field, AJ Reese walked, and Judson D**e walked, each scoring one run.

D**e started on the mound for Canton Varsity Eagles. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and two runs over five innings, striking out five and walking two. Trey Hannigan began the game for North Forney Varsity Falcons. The pitcher surrendered four hits and four runs over one and one-third innings, striking out none and walking one. Reese pitched two innings of no-run ball for Canton Varsity Eagles in relief. The reliever allowed zero hits, striking out one and walking two.

D**e drove the middle of the lineup, leading Canton Varsity Eagles with two runs batted in. Luke Jackson and Vanhoozer each collected two hits for Canton Varsity Eagles.

Jayden Felts, Brady Andrews, and Lane Hall each collected one hit for North Forney Varsity Falcons. Matthew Calderon led the team with one run batted in. North Forney Varsity Falcons stole four bases in the game.

Canton Varsity Eagles will travel to Lindale for their next game on Tuesday.

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