Wheelersburg posted a narrow 56-54 win over Ironton on Feb. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball.
Ironton started on steady ground by forging a 19-11 lead over Wheelersburg at the end of the first quarter.
The Fighting Tigers climbed on top in the first half and stayed there with a 28-18 lead at halftime.
The scoreboard showed Ironton with a 40-34 lead over Wheelersburg heading into the third quarter.
It took a 22-14 rally, but the Pirates were up to the task, grabbing the lead for good in the fourth quarter.
Last season, Ironton and Wheelersburg faced off on Jan. 21, 2023 at Ironton High School.
In recent action on Jan. 26, Wheelersburg faced off against South Webster and Ironton took on Coal Grove on Jan. 26 at Ironton High School.
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