In a dominating season debut Thursday evening, the Wildcat junior varsity removed all suspense in a productive first half, churning out two touchdowns in the first quarter, four in the second quarter, and one for good measure in the third, while denying Sunray access to their end zone all evening.
The 46-0 rout was underway quickly. Jose Valenzuela’s 30-yard run put up Canadian’s first points, and a Keelan Baileys to Riggs Pennington’s 8-yard pass put the Cats up 12 going into the second quarter.
The definition of a motto is a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use.
For decades now, the tradition-rich Canadian Wildcat football program has lived by its motto, chosen by the team’s senior captains each summer.
1. Canadian: The small school blue-blood dealt with youth and injuries but still made it three rounds into the playoffs a year ago. Locked and loaded with a massive line and veteran playmakers, the Wildcats are ready to reclaim their throne atop the district.