Glendale Routs Moon Valley 49-0 in Homecoming
Glendale clinched its first winning season in two years with a 6-4 record after a 49-0 win over winless Moon Valley.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Football
Glendale football defeated Moon Valley 49-0 on Friday, October 30, 2026, in its homecoming and senior night game. The win gave Glendale a 6-4 overall record and a 3-2 mark in 4A Black Canyon play.
Why it matters
The victory secured Glendale's first winning season in two years, a milestone for the program after a difficult stretch. For Moon Valley, the loss capped a winless 0-10 season.
Glendale's 49-0 final score and 6-4 season mark compare with Moon Valley's 0-10 overall and 0-5 conference record. The extraction does not specify the severity of Ellis Samon's injury or Orvante Stokes's status for upcoming games.
The players
Glendale Football
Glendale Union High School's football program is a member of the 4A Black Canyon Conference in Arizona.
Moon Valley Football
Moon Valley High School's football program finished the 2026 season winless at 0-10.
The details
Two weather delays pushed kickoff back 90 minutes, and lightning forced players to the locker rooms while fans were ordered to their vehicles. Robert Casas threw four touchdowns, while Orvante Stokes broke free for a 62-yard rushing score 22 seconds into the first quarter.
Timeline
Friday, October 30, 2026: Glendale defeats Moon Valley 49-0 in its homecoming and senior night game.
Second quarter, 9:38 remaining: Michael Anguiano's screen pass touchdown gives Glendale a 14-0 lead.
Second quarter, 4:55 remaining: Cristian Lopez's 8-yard rushing touchdown extends the lead to 28-0.
Final minute of the first half: Ellis Samon leaves the game with an injury and does not return.
Season Trajectory
Glendale's 6-4 finish ends a two-year run without a winning season, shifting its standing in 4A Black Canyon play. Moon Valley's 0-10 record leaves it at the bottom of the conference table.
Glendale's 6-4 record and 3-2 conference mark affect where the team stands in 4A Black Canyon standings for postseason consideration. Fantasy and roster watchers should track Ellis Samon's injury, since the extraction does not say how long he will be out.
The takeaway
Glendale's win shows how a single game can reset a program's momentum after a losing stretch. Readers following local high school football should watch injury updates and conference standings in the coming weeks.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Azpreps365.
