The Canby High football team opened its 2026 campaign with a 49-22 victory over Churchill on August 28, a win that set an optimistic tone for the season.
The Canby High roster features several standout athletes, including quarterback Brody Joyce, receiver Cooper Cousin, running back Aidan Salazar, tight end Sam Doman, and defenders Luke Winningham, Owen Hodson and Isiah Richards, while Jimmy Joyce also appears on the squad.
Key Performances
Junior quarterback Brody Joyce was nearly perfect, completing 6 of 7 passes for 289 yards and three touchdowns and adding 87 rushing yards and a score.
Wide receiver Cooper Cousin proved to be a deep threat, hauling in five catches for 231 yards and two touchdowns.
Running back Aidan Salazar contributed 85 yards on the ground and crossed the goal line, bolstering the rushing attack.
On special teams, tight end Sam Doman returned two kickoffs for touchdowns, shifting momentum at critical junctures.
Defensive standouts Luke Winningham, Owen Hodson and Isiah Richards limited Churchill’s high‑powered offense despite the opponent’s 80‑plus play repertoire.
Looking Ahead
The team now turns its attention to upcoming road tests, beginning with a home game against Hood River on September 4 and a trip to Ridgeview on September 11, games the coaching staff sees as opportunities to refine strategy and aim for meaningful contests by November.