Jake Matthews

Ironwood Ridge 's Jake Matthews, right, kisses teammate Anthony Braunreiter on the head as they celebrate their Division II State Championship Braunreiter scored two touchdowns in their 27-3 victory over Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For th…

Jake Matthews

Ironwood Ridge's Jake Matthews celebrates following the Nighthawks 27-3 victory over Centennial in the Division II State Championship game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football

Ironwood Ridge running back Anthony Braunreiter drags Centennial defender Xavier Villanueva into the endzone on a 35-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the…

Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football

Ironwood Ridge running back Anthony Braunreiter, left, celebrates in the endzone with teammates Drew Yaglowski and Joe Ventrano after his 35-yard touchdown run against Centennial during the fourth quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Sa…

Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football

Ironwood Ridge receiver John Klass, right, is hoisted up by teammate Devon Olivarez after his touchdown catch against Centennial during the second quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football

Ironwood Ridge quarterback Tyler Williams finds an opening in the Centennial defense on a run during the fourth quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football

Ironwood Ridge 's Jake Matthews, right, kisses teammate Anthony Braunreiter on the head as they celebrate their Division II State Championship Braunreiter scored two touchdowns in their 27-3 victory over Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For th…

Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football

Ironwood Ridge fans cheer on the the NIghthawks during the fourth quarter of the Division II state championship football game against Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football

Ironwood Ridge quarterback Tyler Williams is dragged down by Centennial defensive back Xavier Villanueva as he rolls out of the pocket during the fourth quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the …

Notebook: Nighthawks force key turnovers

Ironwood Ridge defensive back John Klass stops Centennial running back Jalen Ortiz during the first quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium.

Notebook: Nighthawks force key turnovers

TEMPE - Peoria Centennial had six turnovers in its first game against Ironwood Ridge this season, a 28-24 loss.

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge head coach Matt Johnson points to his players and the fans as he holds up the Division II State Championship trophy following their 27-3 victory over Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge head coach Matt Johnson holds the Division II State Championship trophy as he celebrates with his players following their 27-3 victory over Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge's John Klass, left, celebrates the team's Division II State Championship following their 27-3 victory over Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge's Joe Vetrano and his Nighthawk teammates celebrate their Division II State Championship following their 27-3 victory over Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge linebacker Scott Simmons tries to get a grasp on Centennial quarterback Tre'von Grant during the second quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge running back Anthony Braunreiter leaps through an opening in the Centennial defense during the second quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge quarterback Tyler Williams tosses a touchdown pass against Centennial during the second quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge receiver John Klass has a pass fall through his hands as he is defended by Centennial's Jayleen Brisco during the second quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge linebacker Scott Simmons closes in on Centennial quarterback Tre'von Grant for a sack during the first quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)