Willow Canyon won the last time they faced South Mountain, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Willow Canyon Wildcats strolled past the South Mountain Jaguars with points to spare, taking the game 34-19. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
Willow Canyon found their leader in underclassman Joel Cooper, who rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Willow Canyon also got a significant boost from Tyler Salas, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 91 yards.
Willow Canyon's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Thomas Gilbert, Jai'Shawn Lane, and Maurice Morrison picked up one apiece.
Willow Canyon's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for South Mountain, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Willow Canyon will square off against Sunnyslope at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Willow Canyon is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for South Mountain, they will head out on the road to square off against Ironwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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