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Canyon View shuts down Chandler Arizona College Prep in playoff win

Defense leads way

Canyon View Regie Borges breaks up a pass intended for the Arizona College Prep receiver during the Jaguars second round playoff win on Friday, Nov. 13.

(Independent Newsmedia/Andrew Lwowski)

CHANDLER - An enteraining opening quarter melted into a defensive battle as Canyon View neutralized Arizona College Prep in a 17-10 upset win on the road on Nov. 13.

The Jaguars (10-2) held the Knights (7-3) scoreless for three quarters while forcing two turnovers to advance to the 5A state quarterfinals where they have a date with top-seeded Desert Mountain in a rematch of last season's state title game.

Canyon View Coach JR Alcantar credited his team's bond to their performance on the field.

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Defense leads way

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