Cannon Kemper takes down Nyssa’s quarterback.

Running back Cannon Kemper racked up 200 yards and quarterback Dallen Johnson threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another in their 34-0 shutout victory over the Nyssa Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 30 at Corbett Memorial Field.

The win last Thursday night secured the No. 2 spot in Eastern Oregon League and a trip to the 2026 3A playoffs. 

Johnson started Thursday night’s scoring fest with a one-yard run to score the games’ first points and put the Hilanders up 7-0.

Johnson then hit Dylan White for a 21-yard strike and Talmage Gahley for a 29-yard touchdown in the second quarter to put the Hilanders up 21-0 at the half.

In the third quarter, Johnson threw his third touchdown of the evening when he hit White for a 41-yard score, for a 28-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Kemper sealed the game in the fourth, scoring from 11-yards out, securing Burns’ win. After the game, head coach Matt Bruck said, “The guys played a great last game to finish out our season.” 

Burns finished the game with 455 yards of total offense, 225 through the air and 230 on the ground, while holding the Bulldogs to just 66 total yards of offense.

Johnson finished the game completing 16 of 25 passes for 225 yards with three touchdowns and one interception.

Kemper carried the ball 27 times for 200 yards and a score, while Gahley ran six times for 25 yards.

White caught five passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns. Gahley finished with three receptions for 80 yards and a score, while Kemper caught three passes for 16 yards.

Jasper SkunkCap led the defense with 13 total tackles and one sack, while Tyson Breshears logged six tackles and a quarterback sack. Kemper finished with five total tackles.

Burns finishes the season with an 7-2 overall record and the No. 6 spot in the OSAA rankings. They’ll host the Brookings-Harbor Bruins in the first round of the 3A state playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 7. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Corbett Memorial Field.

The Bruins finished third in their league and come into the game with a 5-4 record and ranked No. 11 in the OSAA rankings. The winner of the first round game will take on the winner of the No. 3 ranked Klamath Union and Horizon Christian game that is set for Friday, Nov. 6.