PORTSMOUTH — It was a tight game and as a result it’s now a tight Ohio Valley Conference race. In a game that was back and forth, the Portsmouth Trojan’s Daequan Woods hit a baseline jumper as time expired to edge the Ironton Fighting Tigers 73-72. Woods sank two free throws with 50 seconds left to give the Trojans a 71-70 lead. Ironton tied the game on a free throw by Ashton Layne with 37 seconds left. Portsmouth was called for a foul on its next possession and Ironton went

IRONTON — If you’re feeding the Ironton Fighting Tigers, forget second helpings. Just go to the desserts. Ironton started fast but struggled in the second quarter again on Monday against Coal Grove, but the Fighting Tigers were able to get things going again in the second half as they beat the Hornets 67-38. “We’ve had some bad second quarters the past three games,” said Ironton coach Drew Stevens. “Spring Valley we had a bad second quarter. Wheelersburg, we had a horrible se

WHEELERSBURG — Some key defensive stops, coupled with a 10-0 run in the fourth quarter proved to be the edge needed for the Wheelersburg Pirates to knock off the Ironton Fighting Tigers on Tuesday night in clash of Southeast Ohio rivals. After the game, Pirates coach Alex Prater was very satisfied with the effort by the defense to stop Ironton's high-scoring offense. "You know we hadn't played well defensively in our first two games. Ironton came in with a ton of talent, play

IRONTON — One week after opening its boys basketball season with four games — and four wins — in five nights, the Ironton Fighting Tigers passed their toughest test to date, and gave themselves a Christmas present. That being at least a temporary tie for the early lead in the Ohio Valley Conference championship chase. Against the preseason OVC favorite Chesapeake Panthers, and back in the friendly confines of Ironton High School's Conley Center on Tuesday night, the athletic

IRONTON — Brycen Mullins made six more three-pointers on Saturday night.  Ashton Layne, and the remainder of the Fighting Tigers in the proper Christmas spirit, lent a helping hand.  As a result, and spearheaded by 11 total triples and 27 first-period points, Ironton's boys’ basketball team amassed its fourth victory in as many tries — and all in five nights in its season-opening week. The Fighting Tigers trailed nary against the previously-undefeated South Webster Jeeps, ope

IRONTON — Just call him Microwave. When Ironton’s junior point guard Brycen Mullins heats up, he does it as quickly as a microwave oven. Mullins did his quick heating up on Friday in the third quarter as the Fighting Tigers beat the Waterford Wildcats 46-30 on the first day of the Ironton Classic. Ironton (3-0) struggled to score in the first half and led just 10-4 after the first quarter and 18-10 at the half. But Mullins hit a 3-pointer, sank 2 foul shots and hit another 3-

SOUTH POINT — If you want more offense, then get more defense. The Ironton defense forced 22 turnovers that helped generate more offense as the Fighting Tigers beat the South Point Pointers 62-38 in an Ohio Valley Conference game on Thursday. “I said before the game that our defense will win us the basketball game,” said Stevens. “Twenty-two turnovers give us more possessions, allowed us to get out and run with our athletes and I think that’s when we’re at our best.” The Poin

MINFORD — What turns you on? When it comes to the Ironton Fighting Tigers, the igniter is defense. Ironton used a full court press and a stellar defensive effort to rally from 8 points down early in the fourth quarter to beat the Minford Falcons 53-42 on Tuesday in the Fighting Tigers season opener. Ironton trailed the entire game as the defense played well but the offense had generated only 32 points early in the fourth quarter. That’s when the defense turned on the offense.

IRONTON — It seemed like double or nothing for the Fairland Lady Dragons offense. Five different players scored in double figures as the Lady Dragons rolled past the Ironton Lady Fighting Tigers 90-8 in an Ohio Valley Conference game on Monday. Bailey Russell had 22 points to go with 6 rebounds and 7 assists while Isa Taliaferro notched 20 points along with 4 rebounds and 6 assists to lead Fairland (3-0, 3-0). Addyson Cornell had 15 points, Lola Donahue got 11 points, and Add

COLUMBUS – The Division IV and V football All-Ohio teams were announced Tuesday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.   Information used for the All-Ohio teams comes from the regular-season accomplishments and does not include playoff games. The seven districts of the OPSMA determine the all-district teams and nominate their best for the All-Ohio teams.   On Wednesday, the Division II and III All-Ohio teams will be announced, followed by the Division I team on Thursday.

2025 Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Southeast Ohio All-District Football Team DIVISION 2 Special Mention: Carson Tottle, Logan ____________________ DIVISION 3 First Team Offense  QB — Owen Riley, Marietta, 6-1, 185, Sr; Bodhi Wolford, Jackson, 6-2, 195, Sr; Mason Dumpert, Hillsboro, 6-1, 180, Sr; RB — Cartae Ligon, Chillicothe, 6-1, 190, Soph; Julian Baker, Miami Trace, 6-1, 190, Jr; Logan Russell, Sheridan, 6-2, 195, Jr; Anthony Sutton, Athens, 5-9, 155, Sr; WR — Logan H

Ohio Valley Conference 2025 All-OVC Volleyball Team First Team Gracyn Clark, Gallia Academy Jr. Aubree Frazier, Gallia Academy Jr. Chloe Bennett, Gallia Academy So. Abby Clark, Gallia Academy Jr. Aspen Barnes, Gallia Academy Fr. Abbey Isaacs, Chesapeake Sr. Erin Lowe, Chesapeake Sr. Abby Iden, Chesapeake Sr. Molly Adams, South Point Jr. Addison Copley, South Point Jr. Grace Carmon, South Point Jr. Carlee Hall, Fairland Sr. Addison Godby, Fairland Sr. Kh

Ohio Valley Conference 2025 All-OVC Boys’ Soccer Team First Team Beckett Camden, Gallia Academy Sr. Logen Drummond, Gallia Academy Sr. Nathan Shockey, Gallia Academy Sr. Rylan Blaine, Gallia Academy Sr. Owen Nourse, Gallia Academy Sr. Jaxon Myers, Gallia Academy Sr. Heath Champlin, Gallia Academy Sr. Aden Parrott, Chesapeake Jr. Rolan Aragon, Chesapeake Sr. Owen Murray, Chesapeake Sr. Jacob Bentley, Chesapeake Jr. Nathan Silk, Chesapeake Jr. Jacob Roth, Portsmo

IRONTON — The Ironton Fighting Tigers routed the rival Portsmouth Trojans 55-13 on Friday at Tanks Memorial Stadium in the regular season finale, but the game will go down as a loss. Ironton (8-2) self reporting using player(s) who were deemed ineligible due transfer violations as a result of an extended investigation by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. The OHSAA investigation covered the past seven years and resulted in a playoff ban this season as well as a $7,500

Ohio Valley Conference 2025 All-OVC Girls’ Soccer Team First Team Abbie Brabham, Gallia   Sr. Maggie Davis, Gallia      Sr. Sophia Sola, Gallia         Sr. Azey Clagg, Gallia         Fr. Cloie Drummond, Gallia Fr. Sadie Cummons, Gallia   Sr. Molly Dunlap, Fairland   Sr. Annabelle Wyant, Fairland   Sr. Bailey Russsell, Fairland Sr. Macy Auxier, Fairland    So. McKaila Thomas, Fairland   Fr. Laekyn Wilks, Fairland   Fr. Bailey Wilds, Rock Hill 

GALLIPOLIS — Another game, another blowout. With a 56-7 romp of the Gallia Academy Blue Devils on Friday, Ironton improved to 8-1 on the season and the Fighting Tigers picked up their seventh running clock in nine games. It was an ominous start as Ironton scored on the first play of the game when Zayne “The Diesel” Williams slipped a tackle just past the line of scrimmage and bolted 80 for the touchdown and a 7-0 lead just 17 seconds into the game. Ironton forced a punt and i

The Rock Hill Redmen and Fairland Lady Dragons were on the run. Both Rock Hill and Fairland ran their way to Ohio Valley Conference cross country championships on Saturday in the league meet. Rock Hill had just 34 points to win by just 6 points over the Gallia Academy Blue Devils. Nixon Snavely won the individual championship as the Ohio State Buckeyes commit ran a time of 16:02.61 ahead of J.J. Percell of Portsmouth with a time of 16:55.40. On the girls' side, Fairland had 2

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