Deer Valley had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They breezed by the North Canyon Rattlers on the road to the tune of 62-6 on Friday. For the Skyhawks, this counts as revenge for the 26-18 loss the Rattlers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2023.
Deer Valley was led to victory by Tyler Lebaron and Marcus Johnson. Lebaron threw for 165 yards and four touchdowns on only ten passes, while Johnson gained 71 total yards and two touchdowns. Cj Williams made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Deer Valley wouldn't let North Canyon keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Carter Guggenberger was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced two fumbles and made two total tackles which he returned for a touchdown.
Deer Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Sahuarita at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Deer Valley will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for North Canyon, they will venture away from home to face off against Goldwater at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Canyon will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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