WEST VALLEY PREPS

Ironwood badminton sweeps to 3rd state title

5-0 win brings trophy back to Glendale

Ironwood badminton players, coach Brett Stafford and students celebrate winning the Division II state title Oct. 28 at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix. This is Ironwood's third team title in four years.

(Richard Smith/West Valley Preps)

The 2023 Ironwood badminton team celebrates its Division II state championship Oct. 28 at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix. The varsity team is, from left; junior Mariyah Peru-Ray, junior Sasha Tijore, senior Melanie Flores, junior Madison Nguyen, junior Alyssa Ridgely and senior Angelica Medel.

(Richard Smith/West Valley Preps)

PHOENIX - Even for a team as overwhelming as 2023 Ironwood badminton, this state title win bordered on he absurd.

The undefeated Eagles started their Division II team final against Prescott at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Desert Vista High School gym in Ahwatukee. By 10:30, the Eagles were celebrating and getting ready to pose with their trophy.

Take out the time for warmups, and Ironwood won its third state title in four years by a 5-0 margin in about 20 minutes.

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