Sunrise Mountain football makes statement against Canyon Springs

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Christopher DeVargas

Members of the Sunrise Mountain High School football team are pictured during the Las Vegas Sun’s high school football media day at the Red Rock Resort on July 20, 2023. They include, from left, Juan Carlos Martinez, Elijah Redic, Demarion Carter, Jacob Abbott and Leonardo Martinez.

Fri, Oct 13, 2023 (11:59 p.m.)

Myles Juniel had an interception return for a touchdown Friday night for the Sunrise Mountain football team in an 18-13 victory against Canyon Springs to capture the Class 4A Southern League title.

“Our kids are riding high,” Sunrise Mountain coach Chris Sawyers said about the win in a battle of teams who entered with undefeated league records. “Now we have to find a way to keep it going and finish this thing.”

Christein Thompson threw touchdown passes to Jacob Abbott and Kendric Rice, and Auhsoj Cunningham rushed for 175 yards.

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