On Thursday, August 20th, 2026, Ranger Freshman Football made their season debut at home. The Rangers brought home a convincing victory, shutting Dinuba out 31-0. Quarterback Cannon Muir and four other players share their thoughts on this victory.
By Aliyana Olivera
Quarterback Cannon Muir ’30, had a total of five touchdowns, with four of those touchdowns being passing and one of them being rushing.
Muir expressed his emotions after his win against Dinuba; he believes that his team played well in their first game.
Muir believes that he could have done better by throwing the ball faster and working on throws that could have been completed.
Receiver Devone Harper ‘30, had two receiving touchdowns.
To put on a performance like that felt, “Great; it’s not what I was expecting at all, but it happens in God’s will.”
Harper’s favorite play of the game was a touchdown on a deep pass.
Running back Aaron Montes ’30, felt good coming off a strong win to start the season.
Montes expressed that he didn’t meet his expectations for this game. He believes that he could improve on his running and vision.
Montes believes that their defense did pretty well, as well as the offense.
Receiver Re’ko Brooks ’30, had one receiving touchdown in his high school debut.
Brooks prepared himself for the game by staying focused and training.
Brooks believes that what he did best in his first game was calling out plays and scoring. He believes he could have done better by focusing on his routes.
Slot receiver and corner Josiah Vaca ’30, had one receiving touchdown in his first game.
Vaca hopes to see him and his teammates go undefeated.
Vaca shares his thoughts on his performance, ” It felt good, and I felt like I led my team to a victory.”
Kicker Payton Ochoa ’30, makes an extra point in the second half of the game.
Ochoa believes that what the team did best was getting to the ball.
Ochoa’s goal for the rest of the season is to make all his field goals.
Thursday, August 27, the Rangers will be facing Buchanan at the Mineral King Bowl.
Aliyana Olivera
Aliyana Olivera '30 is a sportswriter and is entering her first year with the Redwood Gigantea. She enjoys being around a new environment every couple days. You can reach her at @[email protected]
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