If Ironton was feeling good fresh off their 72-46 takedown of Rock Hill on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The matchup between the Ironton Fighting Tigers and the Spring Valley Timberwolves didn't end well, with the Ironton Fighting Tigers falling 63-45. While losing is never fun, the Fighting Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 141st in Ohio, while the Timberwolves are ranked second in West Virginia).
Despite the loss, Ironton still got an impressive performance from Braden Schreck, who posted 12 points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists. Bryce Markins was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Spring Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Harrison Riggs led the charge by going 12 of 17 en route to 26 points and seven boards. What's more, Riggs also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Clay Robertson, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 15 rebounds.
Ironton's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Spring Valley, the win keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Ironton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 69-44 victory against Portsmouth on the 21st. Spring Valley has also already played their next contest, a 54-47 win against St. Albans on the 22nd.
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