The American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Warriors entered their tilt with the Northwest Christian Crusaders with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood snuck past Northwest Christian with a 62-57 win on Wednesday. Given American Leadership Academy - Ironwood's advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 28th, while Northwest Christian is ranked 86th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
American Leadership Academy - Ironwood got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jackson Chapman out in front who scored 18 points along with 6 assists and 5 rebounds. Chapman is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now stole two or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Chad Coplin, who scored 19 points along with 5 rebounds.
American Leadership Academy - Ironwood's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Northwest Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-1.
American Leadership Academy - Ironwood will be playing at home against Fountain Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Northwest Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Yuma Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.