Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Canyon). They breezed by the Pampa Harvesters to the tune of 50-14 on Thursday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their nine-point performance the match before.
Boston Bell was his usual excellent self, throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. His passing game has become a key predictor of Canyon's success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 2-3 otherwise. Colt Cruth was in the mix as well, providing Canyon with two touchdowns.
Canyon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 330 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Canyon's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. Leading the way was Brayden Swanson with two sacks.
Canyon's record is now 5-3. As for Pampa, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Canyon will take on Hereford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hereford is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so Canyon will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Pampa, they will face off against Randall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Randall will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Pampa surely won't give up without a fight.
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