American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Warriors (Ironwood, AZ) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Florence Gophers (Florence, AZ), 5-3 in a league challenge.

Next, the Warriors face the San Tan Foothills Sabercats (Queen Creek, AZ) in a 3A East challenge, on Thursday, January 18. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood will attempt to better on its 5-3 season record. The Sabercats enter the challenge with a 7-4 record after their 3-0 league loss to Gilbert Christian (Gilbert, AZ).

The Gophers now have a 7-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Globe for a 3A East challenge on Monday, January 22. Florence will face a Tigers team coming off a 8-0 league loss to Benjamin Franklin (Queen Creek, AZ). The Tigers record now stands at 2-7.