| 2005's first-round loss to
Bushnell-Priarie City (49-46) was the
Little Giant's first since 2001when they
lost by two to A-C Central. Canton returns to
the tournament after spending the past
two holiday seasons playing in
Charleston.
Wes
Emberton was the 2003 tournament MVP and
the only Little Giant to be named to the
all-tournament team that year.
Canton has
appeared in 111 tournament games. Only
Macomb (142) and Pittsfield (123) have
played more M-WHT contests through the
years.
In winning
the 2002 title, Canton overcame the
Southern Rebels ... the team that knocked
them out of the tourney the year prior.
Shannon
Pritchard was the 1986 Tourney MVP.
Alex
Henseler made 30 free throws during the
1970 tournament which stands today as a
record.
In 1979,
Canton set a tournament record when they
made 36 free throws in a game.
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