Maryvale Explodes for 35-Point Second Quarter in 49-13 Win Over North Canyon

Maryvale used a dominant second quarter and contributions from all three phases to defeat North Canyon 49-13 on Friday night in a 4A Copper Sky boys varsity football matchup at Maryvale High School.

The Panthers opened the scoring in the first quarter behind No. 6 Dionte Brandon, who found the end zone on a rushing touchdown. Maryvale carried a 7-0 advantage into the second quarter.

Maryvale's offense and special teams then erupted for 35 points in the second quarter. Brandon added another rushing touchdown, giving him his second score of the night.

No. 4 Miles Woods also made an impact in multiple phases. Woods returned a punt for a touchdown and later hauled in a receiving touchdown as the Panthers continued to pull away. No. 18 added another special-teams score with a kickoff return touchdown.

North Canyon broke through during the second quarter with two touchdowns of its own, including a receiving touchdown by No. 27 and a 60-yard passing touchdown. The Rattlers finished the quarter with 13 points, but Maryvale entered halftime holding a commanding 42-13 advantage.

Maryvale's defense contributed to the first-half surge as well. No. 12 recorded an interception, while Woods came away with an interception of his own.

Neither team scored during the third quarter, keeping Maryvale's advantage at 42-13 entering the final period.

The Panthers added seven more points in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring and close out the 49-13 victory. Woods also recorded another interception during the game as Maryvale's defense kept North Canyon scoreless throughout the second half.

Quarterback Marcus Escobedo Jr. finished 11-of-19 passing for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Brandon led Maryvale's rushing attack with 89 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.

Woods finished with four receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown while also making an impact on defense and special teams.

Maryvale's combination of offense, defense and special teams ultimately proved too much for North Canyon as the Panthers secured the 49-13 victory.