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Alexander Scores First and Never Looks Back to Jackson
By: Rob Ellerhorst
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The Alexander Spartans braved the harsh climate and defeated the Jackson Ironmen 49-27 on a cold, icy night in southeast Ohio. The solid victory can give Alexander (9-4, 3-2) the… Read More

Defense Brings Vinton County Past Jackson
By: Clark Wooley
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Suffocating defense paired with solid free throw shooting down the stretch propelled the Vinton County Lady Vikings (2-0) over the Jackson Ironladies (1-1) 48-31, Tuesday night. The Lady Vikings held… Read More

Zanesville’s Strong Line Play Moves Blue Devils Past Jackson
By: Andrew Hohman
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With two defenses that allowed less than 10 points per game all season, people expected the Division 3, Region 9 championship to be decided by a field-position battle. Zanesville changed… Read More

Jackson’s Five-Headed Monster (Preview)
Gridiron Glory reporter Dani Dean talked to the Jackson Ironmen’s most dominate members of the backfield to see where their intensity comes from.

Jackson Treading Unfamiliar Waters with Zanesville Game Looming
By: Joe Fracasso
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The Jackson Ironmen (11-1) are posed to be momentous in more than one way this Friday night when they face the Zanesville Blue Devils (11-1) in the Divison III, Region… Read More

#GloryDays On the Road: Off to Jackson
Gridiron Glory’s crew is coming to Jackson High School. The crew will be setting up shop during Jackson’s Friday afternoon pep rally to film a segment entitled “Glory on the… Read More

OHSAA Announces Regional Final Game Sites
The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced game sites for regional final games across all divisions. Two teams from within our coverage area remain in playoff contention. Division III, Region… Read More

Jackson Defenses Helps Make History
By: Erik Threet
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As it has all season, Jackson’s defense got the job done. No. 4 Jackson Ironmen (11-1) completed their third shutout of the season and outlasted the No. 8 Bishop Watterson… Read More

Experience on Jackson’s Side Ahead of Watterson Game
By: Erik Threet, Josh Vermillion
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The No. 4 Jackson Ironmen (10-1) are in a position with which they are all too familiar: one step away from the regional finals. They will face No. 8 Bishop… Read More

Jackson Backfield Pushes Past Bexley
By: Griffin Ratcliffe
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Anyone would’ve thought after giving up 275 rushing yards to Grandview, No. 5 Bexley would put a circle around stopping a Jackson backfield which accumulated over 2,500 yards during the… Read More

Jackson Hoping to Rush Past Bexley
By: Griffin Ratcliffe
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600 wins are in the book, but now the Jackson Ironmen have their sixth ever playoff win on the brain. Jackson (9-1) will host its second consecutive postseason opener at… Read More

Jackson Defense Forces Six Turnovers In Win Over Talawanda
By: Bianca Long
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It has been said that offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships. The Jackson Ironmen defense completely dominated the Talawanda Braves, forcing six turnovers in their 30-7 victory Saturday. Turnovers… Read More


Jackson Rushes Past Meigs
By: Maggie Shandrick
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Jackson’s (7-1, 2-0) rushing game clicked on all cylinders Friday night. Eight different players contributed to 536 rushing yards in a 47-6 blowout over Meigs (5-3, 3-1). Collin Massie, Blake… Read More

Meigs Run Defense to be Tested Again Vs. Jackson
By: Michael Drapcho
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The two teams taking the field Friday in Pomeroy are both vying for a playoff spot. One is coming off a big win and trying to keep its momentum. The… Read More

Jackson Hands Logan First Loss in Pivotal Game
By: Joe Fracasso
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In what could be the last ever matchup between Logan (6-1) and Jackson (6-1) in the SEOAL, the Ironmen ended the Chieftains quest for perfection with a 35-21 victory. The… Read More

SEOAL Title Potentially on the Line for Jackson, Logan
By: Joe Fracasso
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For the 93rd time, Jackson (5-1, 1-0) and Logan (6-0, 0-0) are set to meet, and once again, a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League title is seemingly on the line. Last… Read More

The Jackson Ironmen Chain Gang
Come rain or shine, four men are always on the sidelines for the Jackson Ironmen. That isn’t just a saying: they were on the field, ready to work in the… Read More

Extra Points: Jackson, Southern Roll To Big Wins
By: Griffin Ratcliffe
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Jackson Bounces Back After Loss In Dominant Fashion After suffering their first regular season loss since 2013, the Jackson Ironmen came back with an attitude as they trumped Warren 41-0…. Read More

Jackson, Chillicothe to Revive Old Rivalry
By: Josh Vermillion
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Fresh off of a 41-20 win over Wellston in Week One, the Jackson Ironmen will host their former SEOAL rivals in the Chillicothe Cavaliers. The Ironmen were favored heavily against… Read More

Jackson Takes Down Wellston In Andy Hall’s 50th Career Win
By: Joe Fracasso
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The Ironmen had a great running game against the Golden Rockets in Andy Hall’s 50th career win as Jackson’s head coach. The Ironmen defeated Wellston 41-20 Saturday night. Jackson dominated… Read More