Fans forecast great year for football

September 1, 2010 • Trevor Ferril, Staff Reporter  
Filed under Football, Sports, Top Stories

After Thursday night’s season-opening win against Lubbock High, Eagle fans said they expect a successful season for Canyon football. The 29-7 victory over the Westerners gave fans confidence in this year and predict more great things from the team. Some fans said this was only a warm-up. “I think... Read more »

Seniors named to all-state football team

December 17, 2009 • Shelbie Belott, Associate Editor, Sports  
Filed under Football, News, Sports

Seniors Connor Moore and Jared Wesley were named honorable mention selections to the 4A Associated Press Sports Editors all-state football team. Moore and Wesley were two of four area players named to the team. Hereford wide receiver Jonathan Davis and PD running back Ty Hicks also received the honor. Moore... Read more »

Football team claims district title

November 11, 2009 • Shelbie Belott, Associate Editor, Sports  
Filed under Football, Quick Hits, Sports

The varsity football team finished the season 5-0 in district play claiming the 3-4A district championship. The Eagles defeated the Dumas Demons (49-22), Pampa harvesters (30-18), Palo Duro Dons (35-21), Randall Raiders (48-24)  and Caprock Longhorns (38-35) to win the district title. Averaging 450.3... Read more »

First district game adds up

October 20, 2009 • Shelbie Belott, Associate Editor, Sports  
Filed under Football, Quick Hits, Sports

49-22 victory over Dumas Oct. 6. 6 combined touchdowns by Seniors Blake Boyer and Chris Rhoten. 24 minutes into the game the Eagles’ offense had tallied 351 yards with Rhoten and Boyer combining for 268. 27 yard pass to Boyer thrown by senior quarterback Conner Moore for the third touchdown of... Read more »

Estacado highlights

October 8, 2009 • Shelbie Belott, Associate Editor, Sports  
Filed under Quick Hits, Sports

The Eagles are ready for district play coming off a 34-13 win Oct 1. over Lubbock Esatacado. Senior Blake Boyer led all rushers with 138 yards on 22 carries. Linebacker junior Clint Johnson intercepted a pass from Estacado quarterback Deverick Stubblefield at the Matadors’ 16 and returned it to... Read more »

Eagles sweep Seminole in homecoming game

September 24, 2009 • Shelbie Belott  
Filed under Football, Sports

This year’s homecoming game was not just about an abundance of ribbon in mums or this year’s queens’ court. Game three for the football team was all about turnovers.  Two fumbles and a pick turned into 21 points for a 41-23 win over Seminole. Quarterback senior Conner Moore went 14 of 26 passing... Read more »

Herd’s passing game stalls Eagle defense

September 24, 2009 • Shelbie Belott  
Filed under Football, Sports

The varsity football team suffered a 42-28 loss to the Hereford whitefaces Sept. 4. The defense vied against Hereford’s spread offense with Hereford’s senior quarterback Parker Bidwell throwing 41 passes to complete 31 for 376 total passing yards. The offense worked solidly with 293 yards thrown... Read more »

Canyon soars in season opener

September 24, 2009 • Shelbie Belott  
Filed under Football, Sports

Traveling 215 miles for their first season game, the varsity football team soared to victory against Andrews Friday, Aug. 28. Senior Conner Moore rushed for three touchdowns and threw a 32-yard pass to junior wide receiver Derek Odell in his debut as the Eagle’s quarterback and led the team to a 38-24... Read more »