Heritage is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Thursday. They will be playing at home against the Canyon Springs Cougars at 7:30 p.m. Heritage, yet to win a game, are hoping to taste some of the success that has characterized Canyon Springs' (thus far) undefeated season.
Last Friday, Heritage came up short against Pacific and fell 28-18.
Heritage might have lost, but man, Matthew Flores was a machine: he rushed for 81 yards and two TDs on only 11 carries.
Meanwhile, Canyon Springs made easy work of Montclair on Friday and carried off a 39-13 win. Fans of the Cougars have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Canyon Springs' win came from a few key players Heritage will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Angel Robles, who threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 30 yards. That's the most passing yards he has posted since back in October of 2024. Canyon Springs' leading receiver Eyan Quinones was Robles' top target yet again, picking up 134 receiving yards and one score.
Canyon Springs didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Theodore Virgil and Joshua Leyva.
Heritage's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Canyon Springs, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Heritage might still be hurting after the 56-34 loss they got from Canyon Springs in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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