Oct. 16: Ironwood Ridge 35, Tempe Marcos de Niza 24
In Tempe, Ironwood Ridge (6-2) had five touchdowns in the second half to defeat host Marcos de Niza (7-2).
Highlight reel
Nighthawks quarterback Harrison Beemiller broke through interior-line tackles and then scampered 55 yards to give I-Ridge its first lead of the game.
Player of the game
Tailback Soma Ikaika Helu led Ironwood Ridge with a workhorse effort that included two touchdown runs on 16 carries.
By the numbers
35 - After a scoreless first half, Ironwood Ridge rebounded to rack up 35 points in a commanding second-half performance, and dampen the homecoming celebration of host Marcos de Niza.
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