Live score updates: IMG Academy at Corner Canyon
![IMG Academy defensive back Amari Jones (#5) during practice earlier this month. The Ascenders travel to Utah, Thursday night, to face Corner Canyon in a showdown of Top 25 high school football powers. IMG Academy defensive back Amari Jones (#5) during practice earlier this month. The Ascenders travel to Utah, Thursday night, to face Corner Canyon in a showdown of Top 25 high school football powers.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2760,h_1552,x_0,y_140/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/high_school/01j5vr5r2m7r25ht1h8c.jpg)
Coming off a big opening week win, Corner Canyon (Utah) will host the nation's No. 4 team in the SBLive/SI Power 25 preseason high school football rankings, Florida's IMG Academy, Thursday night at 9:00 p.m. (ET).
The Chargers (1-0), who are ranked No. 19 in the SBLive poll, whipped American Fork, 70-42, in the season opener for both schools, last Friday. IMG will playing for the first time this season. Corner Canyon went 13-1 last season in winning the Utah Class 6A state championship
IMG boasts a slew of the nation's top recruits including Donovan Olugbode (WR), Nataniel Owusu Boatent (LB), Gavin Nix (LB and Miami commit), London Merritt (DL), Michael Carroll (OL and Alabama commit) and Ty Hawkins, all of from the Class of 2025. In addition, the boast several of the top recruits in the Class of 2026, including Elijah Golden (DL), Kennyi Pepe (OT), Zech Fort (S), Jake Kreul (Edge), Dominick Kelly (CB) and Cameron McHaney (DL).
Stay with SBLive for live updates, big play highlights and analysis throughout the IMG Academy at Corner Canyon game. The matchup is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. ET.
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IMG Academy | 14 | 14 | 0 | 6 | |
Corner Canyon | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
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LIVE UPDATES: IMG ACADEMY (FL) AT CORNER CANYON (UT)
PREGAME
Kickoff is schedule for 9 pm ET/6 pm PT
Ty Hawkins will get the nod as IMG's starting quarterback
1st Quarter
First play from scrimmage is a first down run for the Ascenders
Hawkins rushes for a gain of one; 2nd & 9 for the Ascenders
IMG is forced to punt on their opening possession; Corner Canyon on offense on own 15-yard line
The Chargers go three and out and are punting the ball away
Hawkins takes a shot deep, but the pass falls harmlessly incomplete
Timeout, Corner Canyon
IMG gets another first down via the run; In Corner Canyon territory
TOUCHDOWN, Hawkins to Eric McFarland on a 50-yard pass. PAT is good.
IMG Academy 7, Corner Canyon 0, 4:30
Corner Canyon will start second possession at 36-yard line
Chargers facing a 3rd & 5 upcoming
First down Corner Canyon, their first of the game
Another first down for Corner Canyon; Chargers are in IMG territory
TOUCHDOWN, Helaman Casuga throws a 45-yard pass to Lucas Jackson. PAT is good.
IMG Academy 7, Corner Canyon 7, 1:59
End of the 1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
IMG Academy is in Corner Canyon territory
Tyson Park with multiple carries on this drive
TOUCHDOWN, Hawkins throws a 36-yard pass to Donovan Olugbode. PAT is good.
IMG Academy 14, Corner Canyon 7, 11:27
Corner Canyon's third possession ends as they'll line up to punt te ball away
TOUCHDOWN, Hawkins scores on a 1-yard run. PAT is good.
IMG Academy 21, Corner Canyon 7, 8:58
Casuga has the Chargers in Ascenders' territory with seven minutes until halftime
TOUCHDOWN, Casuga completes 38-yard scoring pass to Jerome Myles. PAT is good.
IMG Academy 21, Corner Canyon 14, 6:21
Park returns ensuing kickoff into Corner Canyon's 48-yard line
IMG currently at Corner Canyon 26-yard line
Hawkins attempts a flea flicker, but the pass falls incomplete
Ascenders are inside of the Corner Canyon's 25-yard line
TOUCHDOWN, Hawkins connects with Adonis Moise on a 18-yard touchdown pass. PAT is good.
IMG Academy 28, Corner Canyon 14, 0:22
HALFTIME: IMG Academy 28, Corner Canyon 14
3rd Quarter
Corner Canyon will start at their own 17-yard line to open the half
Casuga completes multiple passes and Ascenders are at midfield
The Chargers have to punt it away after the drive stalls; IMG setting up on offense
IMG in Corner Canyon territory
Roberts had multiple carries that go for first downs
IMG faces 4th & 8; Conversion fails, Corner Canyon on offense
Corner Canyon driving in IMG territory
The Chargers are at the IMG 1-yard line
TOUCHDOWN, Casuga scores on a 1-yard run. PAT is good.
IMG Academy 28, Corner Canyon 21, 2:25
End of the 3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
IMG facing a 3rd & 14 with 10:45 in the period
The Ascenders punt the ball away for first time tonight; Corner Canyon on offense with a chance to tie things up
Corner Canyon now in IMG territory after a first down throw by Casuga
The Chargers face a 4th & 6 coming up with 7:51 remaining
Casuga hits Mason Ames for a first down
TOUCHDOWN, Casuga hits Myles on a 26-yard touchdown pass. PAT is good.
IMG Academy 28, Corner Canyon 28, 6:59
FUMBLE, Corner Canyon recovers the ball with 6:08 left in the game and a chance to take the lead.
Corner Canyon starts at own 43-yard line
Casuga hits Kai Meza for a first down; Chargers in IMG territory
Timeout, 4:55 remaining in the game
TOUCHDOWN, Casuga hits Myles on a 44-yard scoring pass. PAT is good.
Corner Canyon 35, IMG Academy 28
Ascenders gain 6 yards on a first down run
Donovan Johnson gains two; 3rd & 2 coming up
Johnson gets the first down after a gain of six yards
Hawkins gains nine yards on first down
IMG inside of Corner Canyon 10-yard line
TOUCHDOWN, Roberts scores on an 8-yard run. 2-point conversion try is no good.
Corner Canyon 35, IMG Academy 34, 1:31
Onside kick upcoming for IMG; Corner Canyon recovers
Timeout, IMG Academy. 1:23 remaining.
Pass interference on IMG; Corner Canyon gets the first down
1:06 remaining in the game
Casuga gets the first down with his legs and IMG burns their final timeout with 0:56 seconds left
A couple kneel downs will end this.
FINAL: Corner Canyon 35, IMG Academy 34