Saddled up and ready to go, Ironton spurred past Ironton Rock Hill 56-39 in Ohio boys basketball on February 14.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 8-8 duel in the first quarter.
The Fighting Tigers opened a modest 29-15 gap over the Redmen at the half.
Ironton steamrolled to a 48-30 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Redmen narrowed the gap 9-8 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.
The last time Ironton and Ironton Rock Hill played in a 62-45 game on February 15, 2022. Click here for a recap.
In recent action on February 2, Ironton Rock Hill faced off against Proctorville Fairland . For a full recap, click here. Ironton took on Willow Wood Symmes Valley on February 7 at Ironton High School. Click here for a recap.
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