Cannon’s Massive Rebound Performance Helps Monarch Blast By Georgia’s Cedar Grove In Season Opener

COCONUT CREEK — After losing 34-6 last week to Coconut Creek in an exhibition game, Monarch had something to prove in the Broward County National Football Showcase against one of the best teams from Georgia. Related Articles High School Sports | Cedar Grove at Monarch | PHOTOS High School Sports | Broward County Super 11: High school football honors ahead of 2023 season High School Sports | Week 1 high school football scoreboard Sparked by Clayton Cannon’s huge all-around performance and Antonio Ward’s 45-yard fumble return for a touchdown with less than three minutes to go, Monarch rallied past Cedar Grove (Ga.) 50-42 at Coconut Creek High School on Thursday night. Cannon put the finishing touches on the comeback by recovering quarterback Elliott Colson’s fumble with 1:26 remaining to seal the victory. “We wanted to represent Florida and Broward County tonight,” said Monarch coach Calvin Davis.