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Josh Culwell, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound senior, is in his first season as the starting quarterback for the Wildcats.

Canadian’s Cross-Country teams warmed up for this weekend’s Canadian Invitational Meet 2020 by cleaning up at Wellington on Saturday, Sept. 12.

It looked like all but a win for Canadian until Iowa Park caught fire, scoring on four straight possessions in the fourth quarter, leaving the Wildcats stunned in a disappointing 28-21 loss Friday night at Hawks Stadium.

The Canadian Wildcat junior varsity claimed a quick 14-0 lead over Iowa Park in the first quarter of last Thursday’s game here, added another 7 points in the third quarter, and held the Hawks scoreless until the fourth, to escape with a 21-6 victory.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a weekly Q&A by Sportswriter Kale Steed that will help fans get to know the Wildcat players and coaches throughout the season. Twister Kelton, a 5-foot-9, 150-pound senior, is in his second season as a two-way starter at wide receiver and cornerback for the Wildcats.

No. 1 Canadian Wildcats (1-1) at Bushland Falcons (1-1), 7 pm on Friday, Falcons Stadium.

Canadian’s high school and middle school crosscountry teams looked strong in Saturday’s Wolf Creek Classic at Lake Fryer.

The Canadian Wildcat junior varsity opened their 2020 season in convincing fashion last Thursday, vanquishing the West Texas Comanches 60-6 on the road.