Veteran Lineman Corbin Throgmorton
Canadian’s Corbin Throgmorton doesn’t play the flashy position of quarterback or receiver. He doesn’t score touchdowns, or make headlines weekly.
Sports
District 3-3A Division II Projections
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.
Lady Cat cross-country team earns a little respect statewide
Canadian High School’s Lady Cat cross-country program has earned some preseason attention in the state rankings, which spotted them in fifth-place overall in 3A, behind Holliday (No. 1), Lorena, Poth, and Whitesboro.
CCC Bike-a-Thon fundraiser attracts 22 riders
TheCanadianCommunityCenter hosted its annual bike-a-thon last Saturday, Aug. 21. Twenty-two riders took to the road and raised some much-needed funds for the CCC’s after-school programs. The weather was perfect for a morning ride.
How firm a foundation
By Record Sportswriter Kale Steed The foundation of any successful football program— whether at the high school, college, or professional level— starts at the top with its head coach and how they build a trusting staff around them.
Cheering them on
These 2022-23 Cheerleaders and the ever-popular Willie Wildcat will be buoying team spirits and cheering fans on this season.
Forty Texas Panhandle football players to watch in 2022
By Record Sportswriter Kale Steed for PressPassSports.com The regular season kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 25, as teams across the Amarillo-area gear up for an exciting 2022 campaign.
Sports Briefs
Wildcats scrimmage Panhandle Panthers here tonight at 5 pm The Canadian Wildcat Varsity and Junior Varsity teams will have their second and final scrimmage tonight in front of their hometown fans at Wildcat Stadium, with play beginning at 5 pm.
First Canadian Education Foundation golf scramble draws a crowd, is deemed a success
By any measure, last weekend’s first-ever two-person golf scramble was a complete success. Even by numbers alone, it was out-ofthe- park: 24 teams; 48 players; $17,000 in cash and prizes awarded; and over $7,500 raised for the Canadian Education Foundation. Not too shabby.
Hext, Slavin finish strong at NHSF Rodeo July 17-23
Dessa Hext competed in barrels and poles at Gillette, Wyoming, and finished with a world-class sixth overall with a total time of 51.881 on three runs. In her first go, Hext placed first with a time of 17.223. On her second go-round Wednesday evening, Hext claimed second place in 17.401.
