Action continues at Palo Verde on Thursday. (Andy Morales/AllSportsTucson.com)

PALO VERDE/VISTA GRANDE PHOTOS

AZ Soccer Showcase

Dec. 27-30: Reach 11 Sports Complex

The Ironwood Ridge boys got off to a good start at the AZ Soccer Showcase Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Mountain Pointe. The showcase is being held at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix.

The Nighthawks have three points and are tied with Fairfax in the H Bracket of the Maroon Division.

The Marana girls dropped a 3-2 contest to Higley and will need to rebound against Willow Canyon on Thursday.

Wednesday, Dec. 27
Ironwood Ridge 1, Mountain Pointe 0
Higley 3, Marana 2

Thursday, Dec. 28
Ironwood Ridge vs. Centennial, 1:30 p.m.
Willow Canyon vs. Marana, 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 29
Ironwood Ridge vs. Fairfax, 3:30 p.m.
Marana vs. Prescott, 9:30 a.m.

Palo Verde Girls Soccer Invitational Update at AZPreps365.com

(Andy Morales/AllSportsTucson.com)

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