Canyon Springs won the last time they faced Chaparral, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Canyon Springs Pioneers strolled past the Chaparral Cowboys with points to spare, taking the game 20-6. The win was familiar territory for the Pioneers who have now won four contests in a row.
Canyon Springs found their leader in underclassman Bakari Wilson, who rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Wilson has become a key player for Canyon Springs: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-4 otherwise.
Canyon Springs wouldn't let Chaparral keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jamal Divens, Elijah Hicks, and Avyion Harper picked up one apiece.
The victory got Canyon Springs back to even at 4-4. As for Chaparral, they moved to 4-3 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Canyon Springs will face off against Spring Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Spring Valley will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Canyon Springs surely won't give up without a fight. Chaparral has already played their next matchup, a 14-12 defeat against Pinecrest Academy Cadence on the 17th.
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