Maryvale football routs North Canyon as playoff push continues

Maryvale's football team, led by co-head coaches Mark and Marcus Carter, delivered an impressive 49-13 victory over North Canyon on October 2nd in a crucial 4A matchup. This impressive win marked the best start to a season for Maryvale in over a decade and further improved their chances in the post-season. The Panthers, who had faced numerous struggles in recent years, including winless and one-win seasons, showcased their resilience and determination in dominating North Canyon, who was the only team in the 4A Copper Sky region with a winning record at the time.

Maryvale's junior year running back Dionte Brandon and senior wide receiver and defensive back Miles Woods played pivotal roles in the game, scoring key touchdowns and interceptions. Miles Woods, in particular, demonstrated his leadership and skill, intercepting a pass and catching a touchdown in the same game. Marcus Carter emphasized that the team's success was a testament to their collective effort, stating that "whatever you put your mind to—if you have a great collection, administration, coaches, students everybody bought in—you can do whatever you want."

For North Canyon, the loss marked a tough setback to one of their best starts to a season in a long time. Coach Anthony Johns acknowledged the progress the program had made, but stressed that the team needed to continue working hard to achieve their goals.