A well-balanced attack led Canyon Lake over John F. Kennedy in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Hawks blew the Rockets out of the water with a 56-6 final score. That looming 56-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hawks yet this season.
Jace Wheeler
| 09/26/25 @ John F. Kennedy | 171.5 |
| 10/04/24 @ Fredericksburg | 160.4 |
| 09/05/25 vs Crockett | 153.9 |
| 08/29/25 vs Wimberley | 153.9 |
| 09/26/24 vs John F. Kennedy | 153.3 |
Canyon Lake's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jace Wheeler, who threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns while completing 93.3% of his passes. The dominant performance also gave Wheeler a new career-high in passer rating (171.5). Another player making a difference was Gram Simpson, who rushed for 52 yards and three scores.
Canyon Lake was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why John F. Kennedy lost, don't look at Chris Reyes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 87 yards and one TD. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 79 yards.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Canyon Lake, bringing their record up to 4-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 43.8 points over those games. As for John F. Kennedy, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Canyon Lake will take on rival Fredericksburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, John F. Kennedy is set to challenge their familiar foe Davenport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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