And Kjar had instant quarterback ammo in Boise State-recruit Zach Wilson when he took over as Corner Canyon coach this season. Sure enough, the offense was there for the Chargers in the season-opener Friday at Pleasant Grove.
But what the host Vikings, a preseason top-5 team in Class 6A, may not have expected was a stout Corner Canyon defense that helped the visitors earn a 31-10 victory.
“I don’t feel like this was a surprise. I mean, we’ve been working all summer and we’re confident in our abilities and what we can do,” said Chargers senior defensive end Mikey Petty, who helped keep the pressure on Pleasant Grove quarterback Jake Jensen from the outset.