Cannon booms gold! Dolphka Lewis scores 4 TDs as East dominates South
The 2026 edition of the Cannon Game between Pueblo South and Pueblo East took place Friday, Oct. 2, at Dutch Clark Stadium.
The Cannon Game between Pueblo South and Pueblo East took place on Friday, October 2nd at Dutch Clark Stadium. Last year's game ended with a dramatic finish as Pueblo Colts won by a walk-off touchdown against Pueblo Eagles. This year, Pueblo East entered the game with a 4-2 record overall, while Pueblo South entered as the 5-1 team.
Eagles dominated early, scoring two touchdowns through quarterback Dolphka Lewis, holding a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. The Colts struggled to find consistency, but managed to add points before halftime, making the score 21-6 at the break. In the second half, Pueblo East continued to attack with their run game, with Lewis adding two more touchdowns to secure the win for the Eagles 28-6.
The game was won by the young men on the field, said Eagles head coach Tony Valdez. Dolphka Lewis, who has been with the program since freshman year, is set to leave as one of the most decorated athletes in Pueblo East history. The season is far from over, and both teams look forward to a heavyweight matchup for the league championship.
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