Thatcher took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They came out on top against the ALA - Ironwood Warriors by a score of 41-29. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Eagles' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 35th, while the Warriors are ranked 118th).
When it comes to explaining why ALA - Ironwood lost, don't look at Shawn Hinchcliff. Despite the final result, he rushed for 112 yards and a pair of TDs. Another player making a difference was Rylon Bradford, who picked up 94 receiving yards and one score.
Looking ahead, Thatcher will take on Apache Junction at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for ALA - Ironwood, they will challenge Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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