JC Higginbotham starts for Cannons against Utah Archers in surprising move

In a surprising development before their match against the Utah Archers, the Boston Cannons chose backup goalie JC Higginbotham to start in place of Colin Kirst. Higginbotham's first game in the role resulted in an 11-7 victory for the Cannons, marking a significant moment in his career after bouncing around five different rosters in two years. His previous experience includes stints with the New York Atlas, Denver Outlaws, and Carolina Chaos. Throughout his journey, Higginbotham has maintained a positive outlook on the opportunities presented to him, emphasizing the privilege of competing at this level. The Cannons have clinched a playoff spot as they concluded their regular season.

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