{
  "id": 9550574,
  "title": "Why not? Maryvale football answers that question under Carters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/why-not-maryvale-football-answers-that-question-under-carters",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T12:01:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-not-maryvale-football-answers-120155094.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mark Carter and his brother Marcus, co-head coaches of Phoenix Maryvale High School's football program, wear a black shirt emblazoned with the mantra \"Why not?\" This phrase is a reflection of their determination to elevate the Panthers to heights not seen since 2010 when the team went 7-3. After leaving Goodyear Desert Edge, the Carter brothers spent ten months coaching in Georgia before returning to Maryvale. Initially questioned for taking on what seemed to be a \"dead-end job,\" the Carters answered with their mantra, \"Why not?\" They adopted this mindset during their time at Desert Edge, where they came one point away from winning the 5A state title in 2023, and at Phoenix South Mountain, where they led the Jaguars to a 7-3 season. The Panthers aim to return to the 4A playoffs, which has been a distant dream since their last winning season in 2010. Despite being ranked 22nd in 4A, Maryvale faces a challenging road ahead as they host the 3-1 San Tan Valley Combs team. The Carter brothers have instilled a new sense of pride in the community, starting their own \"Vale Boys\" program and developing a new generation of players.",
  "summary": "Maryvale football is making its mark in football behind co-head coaches Mark and Marcus Carter.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}