Varsity Corner
2023 Season Schedule
The Nighthawks are in the 2023 5A State Playoffs!!
Ironwood Ridge @ Higley Thurs., Nov. 9 - kickoff at 7pm.
State Tournament (all rounds prior to state championship):
$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Students with High School ID
Children five and under admitted free
Game Night Themes - dress to support
09.01 - Hawaiian
09.15 - U S A / Western
09.29 - Homecoming - School Spirit
10.06 - Pink Out
11.03 - Senior Night - School Spirit
Click the links below for information & to purchase tickets
Ironwood Ridge Home Game Entry Fee
$2 Students
$5 Adults
August 25 - Seton Catholic
September 8 - Empire
September 22 - Sahuaro
Home Game Tailgate Fridays
2023 Varsity Home Game Tailgating, you won't want to miss it. The fun starts at 4pm and includes: music, games, food & drink, friends, family, fun & more.
2023 Roster
# Name Position Grade Height Weight
1 Oluwanifemi Femi-adeleye SB, TE, OLB Sr. 6'3" 205
2 Conrad Tuffly RB, FS, TE Sr. 6'1" 195
3 Esteban Archuleta WR, FS Sr. 6'1" 165
4 Basel Abdulhalim SS, OLB Sr. 5'9" 185
5 Jaiden Martinez WR, RB, CB So. 5'7" 150
6 Aiden Norris WR, CB Jr. 6'0" 170
7 Colton Britt QB, TE, SS Jr. 6'3" 175
9 Isaac Rhonehouse K, WR So. 5'11" 165
10 Dominic Norris QB, WR, FS Sr. 6'2" 180
11 Grant Dooling WR, CB Jr. 6'0" 182
12 Hunter Rehrmann QB, FS So. 6'0" 175
13 Antonio Vassallo K, P Sr. 5'9" 145
14 Drake Harris CB Sr. 6'0" 170
15 Jack Vanpatten TE, MLB So. 6'0" 170
16 Tanner Nelson FS, CB, WR Sr. 5'11" 160
17 David Hainey CB, WR, FS Jr. 5'11" 165
18 Isaac Hyde RB, MLB Jr. 6'0" 185
19 Matthew Kroner SS, WR, CB Jr. 6'0" 180
20 Kayden Brant TE Sr. 6'4" 190
21 Braden Kurtz DE, WR Sr. 6'5" 192
22 Cruz Valdivia WR, OLB So. 5'9" 153
25 Gabriel Navarro RB, FS Jr. 5'7" 160
26 Seve Sissac CB, WR Jr. 6'0" 178
27 Colin Wilson OLB, MLB Sr. 6'0" 190
28 Adrian Falcone CB, RB Sr. 5'8" 165
30 Manuel Sanchez WR, CB Jr. 6'1" 155
32 Sebastian Serrano RB, CB Jr. 5'8" 165
34 Lincoln Torgeson LB, RB, ATH Sr. 5'11" 185
35 Jasper Welander LB Jr. 5'11" 175
36 Jano Jansen Van Vuuren LS, WR, K Jr. 5'11" 160
37 Jose Sanchez SS Jr. 5'11" 165
38 Mason Wade WR, CB Jr. 5'11" 160
41 Justus Mattox DE, OLB Jr. 6'3" 185
42 Brigham Morris FS, RB Jr. 5'10" 165
43 Samuel Kleving MLB Jr. 6'1" 197
45 David Baba TE, OLB Jr. 6'3" 220
47 Antonio Salazar DB Jr. 5'11" 165
50 Mason Bailey G, C, LS Sr. 6'1" 215
52 Aidan Foley T, MLB Sr. 6'1" 195
53 Wyatt Jones QB, MLB, C Jr. 6'0" 235
54 Jayden Lemay DT, G Jr. 5'8" 180
56 Everett Giddens DE, OL Sr. 6'1" 215
57 Max Graham G, C, LS Jr. 5'9" 180
61 Alex Busby OC, G So. 6'0" 225
62 Ammon Gonzales T, G So. 6'1" 260
66 Sam Sotelo DT, G Sr. 5'10" 240
67 Mathew Deleon G, C, NG Sr. 5'10" 260
71 Brady Allen DL, OL Fr. 6'2" 263
72 Sean Barnard T, DE Jr. 6'1" 230
74 Zachary Chretin OL, DT Sr. 6'2" 245
75 Daniel Lopez NG, G, C Sr. 6'0" 275
76 Jordan Garcia OL, DL Jr. 5'10" 260
77 Oscar Aguirre OL, DL Jr. 5'11" 235
Click on the links below
Player Spotlights
The Arizona Republic's 2023-24 All-Arizona High School Football Team - Congratulations
Honorable Mention - OL, Mathew Deleon, Sr.
2023 All Sports Tucson 5A/6A Southern Arizona Football All-Stars - Congratulations
2023 5A Sonoran Region Recognitions - Congratulations
Dominic Norris earns Week 8 Ed Doherty Award Nomination Medallion
Dominic Norris has set a Southern Arizona record with 502 yards passing in the game against Tucson High on October 6, 2023
Another shout out to Dominic Norris for being named the APS Digital/Frog & Firkin Player of the Week
Congratulations to Dominic Norris who has been named the Klipper Automotive Player of the Week!
Two of our very own Nighthawks...
Shout out and congratulations to Co-All Stars Isaac Hyde and Oluwanifemi Femi-Adeleye who were chosen at the conclusion of the Empire game on September 8. They were honored as the NFFSOAZ FNL All Stars. Also chosen was Auri Flores of Empire High School. Check out the links below.
Seniors to watch heading into the 2023 season
Another one of Ironwood Ridge's players, Colin Wilson, is featured as one of Southern Arizona's 50 Top Seniors heading into the 2023 season!
(photo credit - Jenn Roberts Photography)
Ironwood Ridge's very own Oluwanifemi Femi-Adeleye featured as one of Southern Arizona's 50 Top Seniors heading into the 2023 season!
Ironwood Ridge in the News...
2023 SEASON PRACTICE INFO
Practice for the 2023 season has concluded.
Be on the lookout for the 2024 spring ball conditioning & practice schedule.
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Practice schedule is subject to change.
Thank you Sandra Dooling for putting this video together.
IMPORTANT INFO & UPCOMING EVENTS
2023 Season Picture Information & Ordering
PAST EVENTS & INFORMATION
Player Equipment Info
If players did not receive their equipment, jersey #'s and locker assignments please see your coach.
Registration must be completed on Register My Athlete including forms, physical, online courses and fees paid.
To gear up for the 2023 season, please show your support...
Picture day is Saturday, August 12th @ 8:30 am
All players must plan to attend, especially SENIORS. At this time there will not be a make-up date. These photos will be used for the programs, senior game day banners and also be available to purchase via a website.
More information to follow.
Player Dedication Opportunity
If you would like to have a player dedication included in the program now is your opportunity. These are popular among the senior families as this is the last year that the players will be at Ironwood. Please send in the attached form with payment by the deadline of August 4th. There will be no exceptions.
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, July 25 at 2:30 pm - Equipment and jersey #'s will be handed out and lockers assigned.
Registration must be completed on Register My Athlete including forms, physical, online courses and fees paid.
SUMMER PRACTICE
Practice starts Tuesday, May 30th - Let's go Boys
Practice will be from 6 am to 8 am, followed by weight training, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Players will be on break from practice but not weight training from June 30 through July 27. Weight training is from 8 am to 10 am Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
If players are in town they are expected to be at practice and weight training.
Practice schedule is subject to change.
7v7 and Lineman Summer Information:
2023 Summer Events
more information will be provided as each event gets closer
- June 2nd at 3pm at Amphi High School - 7v7 tournament and OL-DL competition
- June 7th & 8th at Kino Sport Complex - 7v7 tournament
- June 12th from 6PM-9PM Monday Night Lights at University of Arizona - 7v7 and OL-DL (check in 5:30 pm & located at University of AZ Stadium)
- Thursday, June 15 at Sahuarita High School
- Thursday, June 22 at Arthur Pack Regional Park
- Thursday, June 22 at Arthur Pack Regional Park
June 29 - 7 v 7
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Players please arrive at 6:30 pm
Arthur Pack Regional Park - 9101 N Thornydale Rd - Tucson, AZ
Teams that will be participating along with us are: Sunnyside, Mt. View and Pueblo
June 22 - 7 v 7
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Players please arrive at 6:30 pm
Arthur Pack Regional Park - 9101 N Thornydale Rd - Tucson, AZ
Teams that will be participating along with us are: Sahuarita, Mt. View and Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
June 15 - 7 v 7
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Players please arrive at 6:30 pm
Sahuarita High School - 350 W Sahuarita Rd - Sahuarita, AZ
Teams that will be participating along with us are: Sahuarita, Mt. View and Pueblo
U of A & Coach Jedd Fisch Monday Night Lights 7 v 7 & OL-DL Camp
Monday, June 12 - competition starts at 6:00 pm
player check-in 5:15 pm
Player waiver form MUST be signed by a parent so that the players can play, there will be no exceptions.
7v7
games start at 6:00 pm
Locations:
POD 1- Arizona Stadium
POD 2- Bear Down Field
POD 3- Dick Tomey Practice Fields
POD 4- South Beach
POD 5- Sinton (Across Street by Rec. Center)
POD 6- Richard Jefferson Lawn
Big Man Competition
will be held at the Davis Sport Center
Victory Sports Foundation Annual Passing and Big Man Tournament
Wed, June 7 and Thur June 8
Kino Sports South Complex - 2343 Tournament Way - Tucson, AZ 85714
Player waiver form MUST be signed by a parent so that the players can play, there will be no exceptions.
Check in time for teams is 4 pm
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PLAYER HAS PLENTY OF WATER!!
Don't forget mouth guards, they are mandatory to play.
There is a $5 fee for spectators, and you are not allowed to bring in any food or drink. No outside spectator tents, food or drinks.
Friedli Summer Classic and Lineman Challenge
Friday, June 2
Amphi High School - 125 W Yavapai Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Players please arrive at 2:00 pm
Players should wear blue or silver shorts and a nice fitting blue Nighthawk shirt. Must have a mouth guard. Don't forget to hydrate and wear sunscreen
