A victory for Ironwood just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They lost 44-21 to the Goldwater Bulldogs. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Ironwood lost, don't look at Khavontae Paul. Despite the final result, he rushed for 154 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Paul really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Even though they lost, Ironwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in seven consecutive matches.
Dylan Hayhurst continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Goldwater, rushing for 333 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Hayhurst's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 111 rushing yards.
Ironwood has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. As for Goldwater, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Ironwood didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 47-26 defeat against Desert Vista on the 25th. Goldwater has also already played their next game, a 54-12 victory against Agua Fria on the 25th.
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