Mesa Mountain View stops 2-point try to seal 6A football win over Mesa
Mountain View held on for the win over Mesa as both teams were coming off tough losses last week looking to get on track.
On Friday, September 25, 2026, Mesa Mountain View and Mesa engaged in a game with the theme of atonement. Mesa (2-3) sought to turn things around after a 20-7 loss to Peoria Centennial the previous week, while Mountain View (3-2) aimed to recover from a heartbreaking 31-28 defeat on a last-second field goal by Phoenix Brophy Prep.
Ultimately, Mountain View secured its revenge and victory, leaving Mesa with the bragging rights over their rivals. With a 21-13 lead in the fourth quarter, Mesa attempted a comeback, but their efforts were thwarted by a Toros interception with 6:39 left in regulation. Mountain View managed to extend its lead on its next drive, and senior quarterback Kane Anetema secured the win with a 22-yard touchdown pass to senior Kingston Anetema with just 28 seconds remaining.
However, Mesa's final attempt to tie the game failed when Anetema's quarterback keeper on a 2-point attempt was stopped by the Toros defense just short of the goal line. The Toros' ground game proved crucial, with senior Coy Bodily's two-yard run, sophomore Luke Whisenant's one-yard touchdown run, and junior quarterback Brayden Merwin's one-yard run contributing to the victory.
Mountain View head coach Andy Litten expressed excitement about the team's performance and their aspirations for the rest of the season, while junior quarterback Brayden Merwin was proud of his team's dominant performance. Both teams will face off again on October 2, with Mountain View hosting Queen Creek and Mesa hosting Tucson Salpointe Catholic.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
