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 if we wait until we play a harder team, we’ll see how we do,” freshman Braxton Sides said.

Others said they already had their thoughts toward the future.

“I’m very excited about this season,” assistant principal Jerry Schaeffer said. “I’m excited about their offense and I expect great things from their defense. I think they’ll win ‘em all.”

Graduate Austin Cintella agrees.

“I think they’ll win state,” Cintella said. “From what I’ve seen, they’ve got great offense and great defense. They’re always watching the quarterback, stopping the ball before it gets any farther than it needs to.”

And some said they see a lack of experience, but do not expect it to be a problem.

“I personally think we have inexperience at the quarterback [position], but after seeing [Lubbock-Canyon], we might have a chance at a successful season,” junior David Martinez said. “I really think that we can make the playoffs this year. We have a strong senior class.”

The game revealed the team’s work ethic to students as well as a boost in attitude.

 “I think it’s good we’re getting a lot of confidence for our first game since we won,” senior Ashton Pedigo said. “Keep up the good work.”

The next game is Sept. 11 against Goddard High in Roswell, New Mexico at 2:00 p.m. Central.