Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Ironwood Ridge couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They had to suffer through a 49-7 loss at the hands of the Kellis Cougars. That makes it the first time this season the Nighthawks have let down their home crowd.
When it comes to explaining why Ironwood Ridge lost on Friday, don't look at Matthew Kroner. Despite the final result, he picked up 77 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 69 yards on only eight carries. Those 69 rushing yards gave Kroner a new career-high.
It was another big night for Ronald Coty Iii, who threw for 294 yards and five touchdowns on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 51 yards for Kellis. Another player making a difference was Nathan Macias, who picked up 156 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Ironwood Ridge's loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-3. As for Kellis, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 10-1.
Ironwood Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Kellis, they are on the road again on Friday to play Cactus at 7:00 p.m. Cactus is coming into the game with six straight wins at home, so Kellis will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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