Elijah Kimble '27 scored four touchdowns and
Jahyden Clark '25 scored two as Canisius rolled to a 39-25 season-opening victory at Scranton Prep.
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The Crusaders took a 19-6 halftime lead after a 78-yard kickoff return by Kimble, a 60-yard touchdown reception by Clark from
Matteo Brusco '26 and a 1-yard Kimble run.
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Canisius took ownership of the game in the third quarter as Kimble added touchdown runs of 10 and 28 yards and Clark added a 55-yard interception return for a touchdown in the final seconds to put the Crusaders up, 39-12.
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Scranton Prep (2-1) added touchdowns with 6:33 and 54 seconds left in the game.
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Canisius plays on the road next week against one of the very best programs in the nation in Massillon of Ohio.
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Students and families interested in CHS Football and the excellence only found in a Jesuit education at Canisius – ranked as the Buffalo area's "Best Catholic School" by Business First – can learn more at canisiushigh.org and by scheduling an on-campus experience at canisiushigh.org/visit
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Reserve your spot today for our Open House on Sun. Oct. 6 or Mon. Oct. 7 via canisiushigh.org/openhouse
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This place is special. Let us show you why.
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