Preview: American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Warriors vs. San Tan Foothills Sabercats
The American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the San Tan Foothills Sabercats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
American Leadership Academy - Ironwood fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back wins it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They blew past Tempe, posting a 41-14 win on the road. The result was nothing new for American Leadership Academy - Ironwood, who have now won three matchups by 25 points or more so far this season.
Ayden Williams continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 236 yards and four touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Jett Brewster, who rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
San Tan Foothills can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 21-7 win over Crismon.
San Tan Foothills' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Holden Mikeworth, who rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown. Vizion Mckee and his 84 yards on the ground were also a key factor in San Tan Foothills' win.
American Leadership Academy - Ironwood has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for San Tan Foothills, their win on Thursday bumped their record up to 2-6.
Friday's match might be decided on the ground as these two are both standouts in the run game. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 208 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like San Tan Foothills struggles in that department as they've been averaging 204.3 per game. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
American Leadership Academy - Ironwood ended up a good deal behind San Tan Foothills in their previous meeting back in September of 2022, losing 21-7. Will American Leadership Academy - Ironwood have more luck at home instead of on the road?
