# @canisiushs on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc7nC7QDLXp
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-06T03:50:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Canisius High School (@canisiushs) — https://gondola.cc/canisiushs

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Here are just some of the memorable images from a very memorable start to the season for CHS Football. 

Elijah Kimble ‘27 ran for four touchdowns and moved into third place on the all-time Western New York rushing list as CHS opened 2026 with a resounding 41-14 victory over Health Sciences, one of Section VI’s strongest programs. 

The outstanding season-opening Dick Gallagher Kickoff Classic presented by wnyathletics saw some of the top public and private programs meet at the University at Buffalo on Friday and SUNY Erie North in Amherst on Saturday. 

Canisius took a 28-0 halftime lead as Kimble had three rushing touchdowns, several pass completions and a momentum-changing interception on defense, part of an all-around excellent game for the Crusaders (and the 1180bluecrew). 

Kimble, who won last year’s Connolly Cup as Western New York’s most outstanding player and committed to Syracuse University this summer, entered this season with career totals of 5,325 yards and 77 touchdowns. 

Those totals had him at No. 4 on Western New York’s all-time rushing list and No. 6 on the all-time touchdowns list. The leader in both categories is 2002 Connolly Cup winner Jehuu Caulcrick of Clymer (6,559 yards, 101 TDs).

Canisius plays at Massillon, the top-ranked team in Ohio, in its Week Two matchup on Friday night. 

Follow CHS Football and all Crusader teams at canisiussports.com

Students and families interested in CHS Football and the excellence only found in a Jesuit education at Canisius – ranked by Buffalo Business First as the Buffalo area’s “Best Catholic School” and WNY’s top private school in “Best High Schools for Athletes” – can learn more by reserving a spot for our Open House on Sunday, Oct. 18 or Monday, Oct. 19 via canisiushigh.org/openhouse   

This place is special. Let us show you why.

#amdg #gocrusaders #pursueexcellence
#highschoolsports #football

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