Ohio High School Football - Ironton over Archbishop McNicholas
September 5, 2025: Cincinnati, OH 45230 The crowd at Friday's non-league contest between the Ironton Fighting Tigers (Ironton, OH) and the host Archbishop McNicholas Rockets (Cincinnati, OH), witnessed Ironton's football squad knock off Archbishop McNicholas by a tally of 29-7.
The Fighting Tigers (3-0) will now prepare for their contest against Canisius (Buffalo, NY). The Crusaders enter the non-league contest with a 1-0 record. In their last contest, Canisius gained a win over Scranton Prep (Scranton, PA), 41-28, in a non-league contest.
Coming up next, the Rockets battle the Roger Bacon Spartans (Cincinnati, OH) in a non-league contest, on Friday, September 12. Archbishop McNicholas will attempt to better on its 1-2 season record. The Spartans enter the contest with a 2-1 record after their 35-8 non-league win over Hughes (Cincinnati, OH).
First Quarter
7:01 1st - Ironton #24 Williams runs 4 yards for a touchdown... 2 pt conversion, No Good. Ironton 6, McNicholas 0
Second Quarter
6:18 2nd - McNicholas #30 Royce runs 5 yards for a touchdown... #32 Cochoren PAT Good. Ironton 6, McNicholas 7
Third Quarter
8:45 3rd - Ironton #28 Hughes returns interception 65 yards for a touchdown... 2 pt conversion, No good. Ironton 12, McNicholas 7
Fourth Quarter
8:45 4th - Ironton #82 Waginger 20-yard Field Goal is Good. Ironton 15, McNicholas 7
2:10 4th - Ironton #24 Williams runs 10 yards for a touchdown... #82 Waginger PAT is Good. Ironton 22, McNicholas 7
1:33 4th - Ironton #18 Baker returns interception 97 yards for a touchdown... #82 Waginger PAT is Good. Ironton 29, McNicholas 7