Pirates
| 09/26/25 vs Ironton | 24-15 |
| 09/19/25 @ Valley | 52-7 |
| 09/12/25 vs Northwest | 35-0 |
| 09/05/25 @ Jackson | 17-7 |
| 08/29/25 vs Archbishop McNicholas | 10-7 |
| 08/22/25 @ KIPP Columbus | 43-8 |
Wheelersburg faced Ironton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Pirates came out on top against the Fighting Tigers by a score of 24-15. The victory was just business as usual for the Pirates, who after six games remain undefeated this season.
Wheelersburg's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elijah Brown led the charge by picking up 148 receiving yards, while also punching in two touchdowns on the ground. Braylon Rucker was another key player, having thrown for 258 yards and two touchdowns.
Wheelersburg didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jay King.
When it comes to explaining why Ironton lost, don't look at Kayden Edwards. Despite the final result, he rushed for 83 yards and a pair of scores, and also threw for 110 yards on nine of 18 attempts.
Wheelersburg's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Ironton, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheelersburg will venture away from home to square off against Oak Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ironton, they will head out to face off against Uniontown at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Fighting Tigers will be up against the Red Raiders' rather soft defense (which has allowed 29.6 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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