Everything came up roses for the ALA - Ironwood Warriors against the Apache Junction Prospectors on Friday as the squad secured a 34-6 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warriors.
Shawn Hinchcliff produced another solid performance rushing for 172 yards and four TDs on only 12 carries. His longest rush was for an incredible 71 yards. Another player making a difference was Kash Castaneda, who rushed for 39 yards.
ALA - Ironwood's run defense was locked in: Apache Junction could only muster 3.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Gage Barrett for the heroic effort on defense: he. ALA - Ironwood didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged ten.
Gage Barrett
| 08/22/25 @ Thatcher | 2 |
| 08/29/25 vs Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 4 |
| 09/05/25 vs Florence | 4 |
| 09/12/25 @ Wickenburg | 4 |
| 09/19/25 @ Apache Junction | 6 |
ALA - Ironwood's defense didn't let Gavin Mozingo., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Brandon Rathi and Barrett, who racked up all four sacks between them. Barrett also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with six.
ALA - Ironwood's record now sits at 2-3. As for Apache Junction, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
ALA - Ironwood wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 43-17 defeat against Gilbert Christian on the 26th. As for Apache Junction, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 57-0 loss against Show Low on the 26th.
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