Football Preview: Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks vs. Maricopa Rams
The Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks will face off against the Maricopa Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ironwood Ridge will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Ironwood Ridge is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They breezed by Nogales to the tune of 52-0 on Friday. The Nighthawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Jaiden Martinez was his usual excellent self, throwing for 100 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Maricopa came up short against Mountain View on Friday and fell 20-7. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jonathan Dempich put forth a good effort for the losing side as he picked up 108 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Ironwood Ridge's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Maricopa, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Ironwood Ridge came up short against Maricopa in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 21-14. Will Ironwood Ridge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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