Maryvale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Deer Valley Skyhawks, falling 51-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 47-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Marcus Johnson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 223 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.1 yards per carry for Deer Valley. The dominant performance gave Johnson a new career-high in rushing yards.
Maryvale's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Deer Valley, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Maryvale wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 23-22 loss against Washington on the 8th. Deer Valley has also already played their next match, a 21-7 defeat against Estrella Foothills on the 8th.
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