Basketball Game Preview: Jackson Ironman/Ironladies vs. Miami Trace Panthers

The Jackson Ironman/Ironladies will challenge the Miami Trace Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Jackson will come in still looking for their first win of the season.

Last Saturday, Jackson took a blow against Vinton County, falling 55-22. While losing is never fun, the Ironman/Ironladies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 719th, while the Vikings are ranked 333rd).

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Miami Trace's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of North Adams by a score of 37-34.

Jackson's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Miami Trace, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.

Things could have been worse for Jackson, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 49-30 loss to Miami Trace when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Jackson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.