Geary Football Suffers Setback at Canton

CANTON — On Friday, Sept. 3, the Geary Bison traveled to Canton but couldn’t get it going during the 50-0 loss to open the season. Canton scored 6 points in the first quarter, 22 in the second, 16 in the third, and 6 in the fourth to beat the Bison. The game ended with 4:36 left in the fourth quarter when a Canton touchdown made it 50-0.

Throughout the game, six of the Geary boys were checked and treated for injuries. In the second quarter, freshman Cody Pearson was ejected from the game due to unsportsmanlike conduct after a two-point conversion attempt by Canton.

During the game, quarterback Major Lewis rushing 67 yards, with his longest rush being 18 yards. Luke Smartwood scored five touchdowns for Canton — three rushing, one passing, and one kickoff return.

Geary’s Raul Espinoza rushed for 51 yards on 17 attempts. His longest rush was 17 yards. Jace Nelson and Keaton Akridge both had tackles for loss.

Nick Wiggins intercepted a Canton pass on the first play of the fourth quarter; it was Geary's only defensive takeaway. Geary lost two fumbles, one in the first quarter and one in the third. Also, Geary’s female player, junior Rebekah Austin, played for her longest time so far.

On Friday, Sept. 17, Geary will be playing Mountain View at home. Geary’s scheduled home opener this Friday against Ryan has been canceled.