Junior cornerback Zachary Smilo wraps up a receiver following a short gain. (Ed Wright photo)

Red-White scrimmage wraps up first week of practice for Canton

Aug. 15, 2010, 10:15 a.m.

  Canton's football team wrapped up its first week of practice Saturday morning with its annual Red-White scrimmage at the PCEP varsity stadium.

  Among the highlights were a 40-yard touchdown pass from Ben Merbler to Davion Stackhouse and some crunching hits by the Chiefs' defense.

  The Chiefs open the 2010 season Aug. 27 at Walled Lake Central before hosting Grand Blanc on Sept. 2.

  A complete preview story on this year's team will be posted later this week on PlymouthCantonSports.com.

Senior quarterback Ben Merbler hands off to a running back Saturday morning. (Ed Wright photo)

Senior linebacker Garrett Bryden wraps up a running back. (Ed Wright photo)

A defensive lineman gets ready to scoop up a loose football. (Ed Wright photo)

Fullback Braden Price picks up a big chunk of yards before a pair of defenders bring him down. (Ed Wright photo)