ALA - Ironwood had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 41-29 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Thatcher Eagles on Friday.
When it comes to explaining why ALA - Ironwood lost, don't look at Shawn Hinchcliff. Despite the final result, he rushed for 112 yards and a pair of TDs. The Warriors also got help from Rylon Bradford, who showed off his sure hands for 94 receiving yards.
Chad Johnson had a dynamite game For Thatcher., throwing for 211 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushing for 53 yards and a pair of scores. Johnson didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended two passes. Jackson Bryce was another key player, picking up 83 receiving yards and two TDs.
Coming up, ALA - Ironwood will be playing at home against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Thatcher, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Apache Junction at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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