Ironton High School
| Ironton High School | |
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| File:Ironton High School.jpg | |
| Location | |
1701 South 7th Street , 45638 United States | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| School district | Ironton City Schools |
| Superintendent | Sommer McCorkle |
| Principal | Jeff Hairston [1] |
| Staff | 21.00 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 418 (2023–2024)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.90[2] |
| Colors | Orange and black[1] |
| Fight song | Men of Ironton |
| Athletics conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Sports | Tennis, Football, Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Bowling, Golf, Cross Country, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cheerleading, Swimming |
| Nickname | Fighting Tigers[1] |
| Rivals | Portsmouth Trojans, Ashland Tomcats, Wheelersburg Pirates |
| Athletic Director | Trevon Pendleton |
| Website | www |
Ironton High School (IHS) is a public high school in Ironton, Ohio, United States. It is the only public high school in the Ironton City School District.
Athletics
[edit | edit source]The Ironton Fighting Tigers are a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (excluding football). Currently, the other members of the conference include Chesapeake High School (Panthers), Coal Grove High School (Hornets), Fairland High School (Dragons), South Point High School (Pointers), Rock Hill High School (Redmen), Portsmouth High School (Trojans), Gallia Academy High School (Blue Devils).
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
[edit | edit source]See also Ohio High School Athletic Conferences
Football
[edit | edit source]The Ironton Football team was coached by Bob Lutz prior to 2012. Lutz set an Ohio high school football record with 381 career wins and guided the team to State Championship victories in 1979 and 1989. During Trevon Pendleton's first five seasons as head coach, the team reached the State Championship game in 2019, 2020, and 2022, but ultimately fell short. In 2024, the Fighting Tigers brought home a State Championship trophy for the third time in the program's history.[6] The Ironton Football team has appeared in the State Championship game 12 times: 1973, 1979*, 1982, 1988, 1989*, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2024.[3]
Ironton faced punishment during the 2025 football season, after a illegal recruitment scandal came to light which took place during the 2018, 2019 and 2025 seasons. which resulted in their final game being forfeited and a postseason ban in the 2025 playoffs. They also face probation, a $7,500 fine and suspension of coaches.[6]
Baseball
[edit | edit source]Mike Burcham was Bob Lutz's longtime assistant, and coached Ironton to its State Baseball Championship victory in 1972.
Basketball
[edit | edit source]The Boys' basketball team has been to the Final Four 3 times. They played in the State Championship game in 2005, but were defeated by North College Hill.
The Girls' basketball team has been to the Final Four 4 times. They finished the 2015–16 regular season with a perfect 22–0 record.
Notable alumni
[edit | edit source]- Coy Bacon, former NFL player
- Richard Brown, attorney
- George McAfee, former NFL player, member of Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Clint McElroy, radio personality and podcaster[7]
References
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External links
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