Payton Hilliard
Student SID

Canyon View JV football hangs on to win

November 6, 2020 by Payton Hilliard, Canyon View High School


Canyon View in action on the field. (Divina Flores/ Canyon View Student)

Payton Hillard attends Canyon View High School and is a member of the AIA's Student SID program.

The Canyon View Jaguars junior varsity football team picked up another home victory with a score of 22-12 over the Sunnyslope Vikings. 

The first touchdown of the game came on a pass by quarterback Justin Clark to Casey Moore which made the score 6-0. During the first quarter, another touchdown was made by Sunnyslope which tied the score at 6-6. Canyon View bounced back later in the half on a long kickoff return by Casey Moore which made the score 14-6 heading into the locker room

During the third quarter, Casey Moore scored another touchdown on a punt return, which increased the Jaguar lead to 22-6. Sunnyslope scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter which made the score 22-12, but Canyon View was able to hold onto the lead. 

“Defense and special teams were huge for us last night," coach Alex Huff said. “Very proud of all our players.”