Football Recap: Monument Valley Falls to Deer Valley in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Sep 22, 2024, 8:52am

Football Recap: Monument Valley Mustangs vs. Deer Valley Skyhawks

Monument Valley kicked off their season on the road on Thursday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a blow against the Deer Valley Skyhawks, falling 27-0.

Tori Wefel-Hayes had a dynamite game for Deer Valley, rushing for 70 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also throwing for 95 yards and three touchdowns. Deja Ayers was Wefel-Hayes' top target, picking up 76 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

The victory snapped Deer Valley's losing streak at 13 games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-1 record.

Monument Valley will challenge Goldwater at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Deer Valley, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome St. Mary's at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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