Don’t stop believing: Canton softball team rallies to earn spot in state championship game

By Mary Chiles | October 29, 2022
The Canton softball players celebrate with Tigers coach Kristyn Arens, center, after winning the Class 1 state semifinal against Marion C. Early on Friday in Springfield, Mo. | Photo courtesy Mary Chiles

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Even when trailing Marion C. Early by two runs in the fifth inning of Friday’s Class 1 state semifinal, the Canton softball players showed confidence. “I thought we were gonna win it from the beginning,” sophomore shortstop Kadee Guilfoyle said.                                                                                    That faith was rewarded with a 3-2 victory at the Killian Softball…

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Photo gallery: Canton softball team wins Class 1 state semifinal against Marion C. Early

By Muddy River Sports | October 29, 2022
The Canton softball players celebrate their 3-2 victory over Marion C. Early in the Class 1 state semifinals Friday at the Killian Softball Complex in Springfield, Mo. | Photo courtesy Christoper Parker

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Canton softball team is one victory away from winning the second state championship in program history after beating Marion C. Early 3-2 on Friday in the Class 1 state semifinals at the Killian Softball Complex. Check out this gallery of images from the Tigers’ come-from-behind victory:

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