The Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks will take on the ALA - Gilbert North Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ironwood Ridge has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
Ironwood Ridge is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They really took it to Rio Rico for the full four quarters, racking up a 91-63 win. With the Nighthawks ahead 57-36 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Lucas Anderson
| 12/05/25 @ Rio Rico | 63% |
| 12/02/25 @ Eastmark | 20% |
| 11/29/25 vs Eastmark | 26% |
| 11/28/25 vs West Point | 33% |
| 11/26/25 vs Pinnacle | 18% |
| + 1 more games |
Ironwood Ridge's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Lucas Anderson, who went 10-for-16 to rack up 25 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals, and Emilio Valle, who shot 71% from the field on his way to 24 points and five boards. Thanks to that strong game, Anderson now owns an excellent 46.8% shooting accuracy. Derek Overton was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 14 points and nine boards.
Meanwhile, ALA - Gilbert North hadn't done well against Prescott recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Eagles narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Badgers 56-53. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since December 20, 2024.
Ironwood Ridge pushed their record up to 3-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.0 points over those games. As for ALA - Gilbert North, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Ironwood Ridge might still be hurting after the 79-56 defeat they got from ALA - Gilbert North in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will the Nighthawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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