Ironwood Ridge kicked off their season on the road on Thursday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a 21-17 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Catalina Foothills Falcons. Despite 68 more yards than the Falcons, the Nighthawks couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Ironwood Ridge lost, don't look at Jaiden Martinez. Despite the final result, he rushed for 101 yards and a pair of TDs on only 14 carries, and also threw for 119 yards on ten of 17 attempts.
Among those leading the charge was Isaac Kirkendall, who rushed for 69 yards on only five carries, and also threw for 58 yards and two touchdowns.
Looking ahead, Ironwood Ridge will face off against Campo Verde at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. As for Catalina Foothills, they will challenge North Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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