Ironton had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 68-14 victory over the Worthington Christian Warriors. The Fighting Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Ironton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Zayne Williams, who rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards Williams has posted since back in September of 2023. Another passer making a difference was Brayden Schreck, who threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Ironton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Ironton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Williams, Aiden Layne, Tyler Carmon, and Drayden Edens picked up one apiece.
Ironton's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1. As for Worthington Christian, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Ironton will look to defend their home field on Friday against Portsmouth at 7:00 p.m. Ironton will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. Worthington Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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