Wheelersburg couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Ironton Fighting Tigers at home and fell 37-7. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 144th, while the Fighting Tigers are ranked 48th).
Ironton had a senior duo take command as Shaun Terry gained 156 total yards and three touchdowns and Brayden Schreck threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Terry was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 50 yards. Kayden Edwards also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheelersburg will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Archbishop McNicholas at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ironton, they will face off against Jackson at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
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