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In their season debut here on Koetting Field, Canadian's 8th-grade Wildcats executed a daunting 52-18 win over the Rangers on Thursday, Sept. 7.

The Wildcat offense was led by Weston Mitchell and Chris Flores, who had 5 and 3 touchdowns, respectively. Mitchell completed 6 of 8 passes for 179 yards and 3 TDs, and carried for 87 more yards and 2 more TDs. Flores racked up 77 yards rushing and 75 yards receiving, finding the endzone three times.

SEPTEMBER 16: CANADIAN INVITATIONAL

Both the Wildcat Varsity and Junior High teams won the meet. Out of 20 runners competing, 18 ran their personal best, reported Coach Jay McCook, who concluded, “Outstanding day for the Wildcats.”

Varsity Wildcats (1st Overall, 7 Teams Competing, 45 Runners, 3-Mile Course)

C.J. Jimenez                   1st          16:59

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s official ambassadors of cheer will make their 2023-24 debut at the home opener football game Sept. 9.

AMARILLO—Panhandle Breast Health (PBH) will host the Third Annual Tee Off for Tatas Golf Tournament at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at Comanche Trail Golf Course. The tournament is open to all golfers of all skill levels and will benefit PBH, a local organization providing breast cancer screenings to uninsured residents of the Texas Panhandle.

The Wildcat Varsity cross-country team competed in Borger High School’s “Jeep Webb” cross-country meet Saturday, and finished second as a team overall in a field of 73 runners. The meet was held at the Borger Bulldog Stadium.

Canadian’s C.J. Jimenez led the charge, finishing the 3-mile run 5th in 17:41. Joseph Dominguez was 12th in 18:33; Juan Vargas 14th in 18:42; and Anderson Perkins 16th in 18:50. Coleman Perkins was 27th in 19:44, Lino Lugo 28th in19:51, Logan Urschel 39th in 20:13, Jose Vargas 58th in 22:02, and Easton Galla 61st in 22:41.

Canadian High School XC teams compete in Canyon Eagle 6-Mile Relay

Canadian’s Lady Cat and Wildcat Cross Country teams competed Saturday in their first meet of the year—the Canyon Eagle 6-Mile Relay.

AUSTIN — A cool and rainy spring means that despite above-average summer temperatures, Texas hunters could encounter significantly increased dove populations as the 2023 season opens Sept. 1.

Spring surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found an estimated 28.3 million mourning doves in Texas, a 44 percent increase from 2022.  White-wing dove populations have increased 20 percent, tying the record high with an estimated 11.7 million this year.

The Canadian Wildcat football teams will scrimmage the Panhandle Panthers this evening—Thursday, August 17—in Panhandle. The action begins at 5 pm with the JV squad, and at 6 pm with the Varsity Cats. The first game of the season will involve a road trip to Seminole, Oklahoma, on Friday, August 25, for a 7:30 pm kickoff. The JV Wildcats will have their season opener at home on Thursday, August 24, versus the Sunray Bobcats. Kickoff time for that game is 5 pm.

The Canadian Wildcat Booster Club and CHS Spirit Club are sponsoring a Spirit Parade for Homecoming on Wednesday, September 6, at 6:30 pm. The route will begin at the Hemphill County Courthouse, continue up 6th Street, and end at the newly christened Chris Koetting Field.

School board trustees voted Tuesday evening to name the field at Wildcat Stadium in honor of Canadian’s head football coach and athletic director Chris Koetting.

Koetting announced his retirement at the end of the 2022-23 school year, citing health issues that have affected his cognitive abilities, and his desire to spend more time with his family.