Ironton and Wheelersburg meet for the 25th time in storied rivalry
By: Ayden Crowley
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WHEELERSBURG, Ohio (WOUB) — Week one, the culmination of all the sweat from hours of practice.
For two teams that moment is elevated by a storied rivalry.
The Wheelersburg Pirates and the Ironton Fighting Tigers have clashed in week one for over two decades.
“There’s no better way to kick off the season in my opinion. We don’t like them, they don’t like us, and make no bones about it,” said Ironton Head Coach Trevon Pendleton. “Come Friday night, we are going to turn it into 11 individual battles and we are going to go to war.”
Both teams will be under the lights at Ed Miller Stadium Friday, with kickoff set for 7 p.m.