ALA - Ironwood is 0-3 against Benjamin Franklin since October of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The ALA - Ironwood Warriors will welcome the Benjamin Franklin Chargers at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Benjamin Franklin is hoping to do what Sierra Linda couldn't two weeks ago: put an end to ALA - Ironwood's winning streak, which now stands at four games. ALA - Ironwood blew past Sierra Linda 35-12.
ALA - Ironwood's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Malachi Gomez, who rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries, and Jett Brewster, who rushed for 143 yards on only eight carries. With that strong performance, Gomez is now averaging an impressive 100.5 rushing yards per game. Another back making a difference was Ayden Williams, who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: ALA - Ironwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 356 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 183 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Benjamin Franklin). They took their match on the road last Thursday with ease, bagging a 69-0 win over Bourgade Catholic. Given the Chargers' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 51st, while the Golden Eagles are ranked 209th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ridge Allen continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 67 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Ty Sather made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Benjamin Franklin's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged five passes before it was all said and done. It was a group effort, with five picking up one apiece.
ALA - Ironwood's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Benjamin Franklin, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. ALA - Ironwood has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 367.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Benjamin Franklin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 201. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
ALA - Ironwood was dealt a bruising 49-7 defeat at the hands of Benjamin Franklin when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will ALA - Ironwood have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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