Canyon Springs and Carter squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Canyon Springs had to settle for second. They lost 57-32 to the Carter Lions. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cougars have suffered since October 27, 2023.
Even though they lost, Canyon Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 446 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Jordan Mckinney was his usual excellent self, rushing for 256 yards and five touchdowns on only 15 carries for Carter. Mckinney really tore up the turf during one magnificent 95-yard run. Ryder Carson was another key player, throwing for 197 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes.
Canyon Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Carter, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Canyon Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Carter, they will square off against Wilson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wilson will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Carter surely won't give up without a fight.
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