Barron-Rodriguez’s 30-yard overtime field goal KOs No. 6 Basic

left no doubt on his overtime try, driving the ball through the uprights to complete the upset.

“It’s a complete blessing,” Canyon Springs coach Gus McNair said of having a strong kicker. “He works so hard. This team works so hard, and they backed him and they love him.”

Barron-Rodriguez missed an extra point on the team’s first second-half touchdown, and the Pioneers (4-1) went for two after their next two scores, converting the second time to take a 27-23 lead with 10:59 to play.

But Basic (3-1) scored 30 seconds later to take a 30-27 lead, and the Pioneers needed a key kick by Barron-Rodriguez to tie it. His 30-yard attempt spun through the uprights with 5:18 remaining to tie the game at 30.

“The snap was wide on the PAT, but there’s no excuses for that,” Barron-Rodriguez said. “And I’m just very happy that I got my opportunity to get my revenge.”

Basic led 23-7 after Trace Evans’ 1-yard TD run with 10:49 to go in the third quarter. But Canyon Springs didn’t fold, driving 51 yards on the ensuing possession, capped by a 4-yard TD run by Burton to make it 23-13.

After a turnover, the Pioneers drove for another touchdown, this time on a 35-yard run by Burton with 2:07 to go in the third that cut the deficit to 23-19. Burton was able to sneak through a narrow hole and weave through the defense.

After a punt, Canyon Springs quickly drove for another score on a 3-yard run by Burton, and Lord Oroke’s 2-point run made it 27-23 with 10:59 to go.

“We’ve faced adversity,” McNair said. “We’re getting stronger each week. Every time we’re down, they don’t get down on themselves, they fight. These guys are fighters and I’m so proud of them.”

Burton rushed for 73 yards and passed for 144 yards to lead the Pioneers.

McAllister completed 20 of 32 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns for Basic. Frank Harris caught 11 passes for 190 yards and both TDs.

But Canyon Springs was able to harass McAllister, sacking him six times.

“We know Basic can score,” McNair said. “Basic does an excellent job of scoring. But we do an excellent job off playing defense as well. We wanted to restore that mentality of flying to the ball.” Contact prep sports editor Damon Seiters at 702-3804587 or dseiters@reviewjournal.com. Follow him on Twitter: @DamonSeiters