Piketon at Ironton, Saturday Jan. 19th

REDSTREAKFAN · Post by **REDSTREAKFAN** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:42 pm

This is a big matchup coming up on Saturday night. Piketon has a tough game Friday night, then make the journey down 23 and 52 for their visit in I-town...Should be a great matchup! Physical and Athletic teams going head to head....Can't wait! Both teams have big games this week prior to this matchup (Ironton vs. Chilli...Piketon vs. Zane Trace)... What is everyone's thoughts about this game...No one even talking about this matchup, yet...surprised

ruhrig · Post by **ruhrig** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:59 am

Is there a Freshmen game? What time are they scheduled to tip off?

eagles73Taylor · Post by **eagles73Taylor** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:36 pm

Piketons schedule says 6 pm. I am heading south. I have never been to Ironton for a bball game. Will stop in portsmouth to eat at the ribber and then digest some food while watching some hoops.

NICKNEVADA · Post by **NICKNEVADA** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:30 pm

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REDSTREAKFAN · Post by **REDSTREAKFAN** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:42 pm

I'll have to double check that time for the game on Saturday...

Hitchbone64 · Post by **Hitchbone64** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:44 pm

Ironton Tigers played Chilly tough tonight down in Tiger country. They will be a touch matchup for Piketon. Tigers are quick outside and can knock down the three ball. I saw Piketon play and if they are on this will be a good game. Otherwise I see the Tigers by 10 or so.

GO CAVS!!!

REDSTREAKFAN · Post by **REDSTREAKFAN** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:55 pm

hitch...I respect your opinion...but I watched that game tonight, myself, and I wasn't impressed with Ironton. Yes they are quick, and they hung around early on til mid-way 2nd quarter...but I feel I've watched 2 or 3 teams better this year in the SVC...on the other hand, Chillicothe looked like they were going half speed, as well (they look tough! and I'm sure that played a role in it as well)...Ironton should make some 3's....they shot probably 15-20 by halftime, and I only saw them make about 3 or 4...They didn't run an offense; they have no inside game. They are quick at the guard position, but I think Piketon's depth and athleticism will equal out....It is a tough place to play, and I think that will be the deciding factor...I still think the Streaks can get the W.

On a side note, I was less than impressed with the crowd at the game tonight...I believe that Chillicothe had nearly 1/2 of the crowd there tonight...

Amen Corner · Post by **Amen Corner** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:29 pm

REDSTREAKFAN wrote:
On a side note, I was less than impressed with the crowd at the game tonight...I believe that Chillicothe had nearly 1/2 of the crowd there tonight...

Chilli had a decent crowd but 3 sections on the bottom are Ironton seats.

Ironton has not had a big crowd this year but they had alot more fans than Chilli.

Go Tigers :-D

Hitchbone64 · Post by **Hitchbone64** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:35 pm

REDSTREAKFAN wrote:hitch...I respect your opinion...but I watched that game tonight, myself, and I wasn't impressed with Ironton. Yes they are quick, and they hung around early on til mid-way 2nd quarter...but I feel I've watched 2 or 3 teams better this year in the SVC...on the other hand, Chillicothe looked like they were going half speed, as well (they look tough! and I'm sure that played a role in it as well)...Ironton should make some 3's....they shot probably 15-20 by halftime, and I only saw them make about 3 or 4...They didn't run an offense; they have no inside game. They are quick at the guard position, but I think Piketon's depth and athleticism will equal out....It is a tough place to play, and I think that will be the deciding factor...I still think the Streaks can get the W.

On a side note, I was less than impressed with the crowd at the game tonight...I believe that Chillicothe had nearly 1/2 of the crowd there tonight...

redsteakfan,

After sleeping on it, I have this game much closer. Ironton lack of an inside game (#50 is strong but more on the boards), will benefit Piketon. I have not seen Piketon since the Hoops Showcase, but the loss to Southeastern had me puzzled.

I do think this will be a well coached game. As for the Tigers not running an offense, I would say our defense had more to do with that then anything. They will run some weave with the guards, go back door, and try and knock down the three. They hit the 3 ball early, but we closed out better in the 3rd qtr.

As for the fans, the gym is deceiving, because the balcony goes so far back, and I am not sure how the sound vibrates. Also, everyone was pretty spread out. Tuesday night games in the SEOAL are terrible (attendance wise), so maybe more show up Saturday.

I do know when you look up at the banners and see District Champ 3 straight years, you have to be impressed.

GO CAVS!!!

ghostwriter · Post by **ghostwriter** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:37 pm

eagles73 wrote:Piketons schedule says 6 pm. I am heading south. I have never been to Ironton for a bball game. Will stop in portsmouth to eat at the ribber and then digest some food while watching some hoops.

Ironton has the Varsity game scheduled for 7:30PM....

eagles73Taylor · Post by **eagles73Taylor** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:52 am

ghostwriter, I am assuming it meant JV at 6 pm. I know Piketon has a freshmen team and I read where Irontons is undefeated so is there no freshmen game? I have my plans of stopping at the ribber to eat and then coming on down. Anyone know?

philthyphil · Post by **philthyphil** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:59 am

eagles73 wrote:ghostwriter, I am assuming it meant JV at 6 pm. I know Piketon has a freshmen team and I read where Irontons is undefeated so is there no freshmen game? I have my plans of stopping at the ribber to eat and then coming on down. Anyone know?

According to the Ironton High School website, the Freshmen are scheduled to play Piketon on 1/19 at 5 p.m. at home.

Of course, since the Tigers are in a tournament at Coal Grove that Saturday, I wouldn't think that they would play twice in one afternoon.

Sports 101 · Post by **Sports 101** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:25 am

The freshmen is playing twice in one afternoon. Who has Ironton beat and lost to?

pleasanttiger · Post by **pleasanttiger** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:30 am

i know that the freshmen are playing at 220 in the coal grove tourny. The schedule on my fridge doesn't have piketon listed but I'd guess this bunch of guys would welcome the chance to play twice on saturday. I'll ask cows and chickins, when he gets home, if hoppy said anything about it last night.

GO TIGERS!!!

pleasanttiger · Post by **pleasanttiger** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:34 am

Sports 101 wrote:The freshmen is playing twice in one afternoon. Who has Ironton beat and lost to?

Ironton freshmen are 11-0. they have played portsmouth,ashland x 2, chillicothe x 2, jackson x 2, gallia, russell, spring valley (wva), and river valley.

Sports 101 · Post by **Sports 101** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:12 pm

Im sorry i meant to ask what is the varsitys record. Sorry

ohbuckeye2 · Post by **ohbuckeye2** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:07 pm

Sports 101 wrote:Im sorry i meant to ask what is the varsitys record. Sorry

Irontons Wins
Portsmouth 69-58
Gallipolis--- 41-38
Jackson ----63-48
Claymont---60-56
Jackson-----67-34
Athens------83-69

Losses
Ashland, KY----68-65
Wheelersburg--63-52
Chillicothe------74-28
Warren---------46-35
Zanesville------51-25
Chillicothe------66-40

gotigers · Post by **gotigers** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:03 pm

eagles73 wrote:ghostwriter, I am assuming it meant JV at 6 pm. I know Piketon has a freshmen team and I read where Irontons is undefeated so is there no freshmen game? I have my plans of stopping at the ribber to eat and then coming on down. Anyone know?

Bring some ribs and I'll find out for ya! :lol:

GO TIGERS!!!

FSUfly#13 · Post by **FSUfly#13** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:45 pm

I edited this post, I went to tonights game, I got mixed up on games but I did make it to tonights, congrats tigers and good luck tomorrow[/quote]

mikepike · Post by **mikepike** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 5:41 am

My secret source for information says that the Streaks will have to play a very good game to beat ironton. He says that Ironton is very quick, and could cause Piketon problems in transition. I hope that the Streaks will try to go inside more often early than they have the past few games. Will be a very good test to see just where they are at this point in the season.