Photos: Ironwood Ridge wins in a shootout at Marana, 69-27, high school football
The Nighthawks forge a big second half to drop the Tigers on the road, 69-27, Marana, Ariz., November 12, 2021.
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Jordan Thomas ran for 1,006 yards and 14 touchdowns last season for Ironwood Ridge. He’s since transferred to Canyon del Oro.
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Ironwood Ridge's Ian Van der Merwe (56) doesn't let a hold keep him from sacking Marana's Elijah Joplin (6) in the fourth quarter of their game at Marana High School, Marana, Ariz., November 12, 2021.
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Ironwood Ridge's Trent Vanoni (4) gets an arm in, enough to break up the reception in front of Marana's Jaelen Collins (12) in the third quarter of their game at Marana High School, Marana, Ariz., November 12, 2021.
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Marana's Dezmen Roebuck (1) tries to fight his way out of the hands of Ironwood Ridge's Ethan Morrison (32) in the second quarter of their game at Marana High School, Marana, Ariz., November 12, 2021.
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Jordan Thomas gets into the Marana backfield on a second-quarter carry last season.
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Ironwood Ridge's Landon Billings (28) stiff arms Marana's Dezmen Roebuck (1) on a sweep at Marana High School, Marana, Ariz., November 12, 2021.
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Ironwood Ridge's Nashon Jantz (16) breaks through the line to drag down Marana's Elijah Joplin (6) for a sack against in the third quarter of their game at Marana High School, Marana, Ariz., November 12, 2021.
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Marana's Jaelen Collins (12) beats Ironwood Ridge's Trent Vanoni (4) but can't catch up to the Hail Mary throw late in the fourth quarter Marana High School, Marana, Ariz., November 12, 2021.
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Ironwood Ridge's Hudson Thompson (18) tries to find some room to run after a catch as the Marana defense closes in at Marana High School, Marana, Ariz., November 12, 2021.
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"It was difficult, but you do what you gotta do to move forward and better your career and what you're trying to do," said Jordan Thomas, left, of leaving I-Ridge for CDO.
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Photojournalist
Nighthawks roll 69-27 for their fourth straight win after a 2-4 start. Both teams will find out if they made the postseason on Saturday morning.
The AIA announced the big-schools postseason brackets Saturday morning.