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Thoughts on this game

Fairland by double digits here

Fairland by 30

I think that the ovc in basketball will rival any league in the state for small schools.
all public schools as well.

and it spans 3 counties. Scioto,lawrence and Gallia counties.

AND GO TIGERS.

I feel Fairland will win in a nail-biter. If the officials let it get real physical, Tigers will prevail. Fairland has a lot of weapons but not real good defensively. 62-60

Could have sworn I commented on this...

I am going to say Fairland by 8

Firebreather wrote:I feel Fairland will win in a nail-biter. If the officials let it get real physical, Tigers will prevail. Fairland has a lot of weapons but not real good defensively. 62-60

... Firebreather - I haven't seen the Dragons this season (yet) but Coach Speed's philosophy is to play the tough/pressure D ... I have always been impressed with Coach Speed's kids on defense ... I hear Fairland has size this season which hasn't been the case for a couple of years ... looking forward to seeing the post game write-ups and chat on this one ... keep us informed please as to how this one is playing out tomorrow night with some score updates throughout ...

pfloyd, They just don't have that Sr. that gets up in your face and says "i'll shut you down". The youth leads to that. I'm not saying anything about Coach Speed's philosophy at all. Good coach, just doesn't have that type of kid right now.

This will be a very good barometer for the expectations of each squad the remainder of the way. Although let's face it, this IHS team has the potential to play much better when Carey becomes eligible.

As for tonight, I am going to go with IHS by 1.... 58-57

The game is being broadcast on 1420 WIRO - iHeartradio

5:05 2nd
Fairland 11
Ironton 10

1:48 2nd
Fairland 13
Ironton 14

Half
Fairland 17 (Short 6, Van Horn 4)
Ironton 16 (Young & Bryant 4)

End of 3rd
Fairland 25
Ironton 29

6:06 4th
Fairland 31
Ironton 31

3:51 4th
Fairland 37
Ironton 35

3:13 4th
Fairland 39
Ironton 35

2:00 4th
Fairland 41
Ironton 35

0:39 4th
Fairland 43
Ironton 38

0:29 4th
Fairland 45
Ironton 38

FINAL
Fairland 45 (Van Horn 13, Thomas & Short 8)
Ironton 38 (Bryant 11, Young & Large 8)

29-25 Ironton up at the end of 3.

I like the sound of the Ironton freshman Bryant

Rough shooting night for both teams. Both took turns leading by 4-6 points. Fairland pulls away to the largest difference in the game at the very end winning 45-38.

Fairland 11 6 8 20 = 45

Ironton 6 10 13 9 = 38

FAIRLAND (2-1, 1-0): Ty Staten 2 0 3-6 7, Isaiah Howell 0 1 1-2 4, Kollin Van Horn 5 0 3-6 13, Luke Thomas 4 0 0-0 8, Gunner Short 4 0 0-0 8, Hunter Ashton 1 0 0-0 2, Keedrick Cunningham 1 0 0-2 2, Hayden James 0 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18-45 8-16 45. 3-point goals: 1-12. Rebounds: 8-O, 26-D = 34 (Van Horn 11, Howell 4, Thomas 4). Assists: 4 (Staten 2, Thomas 2). Steals: 7 (Staten 3, Thomas 2, Howell 2). Turnovers: 7. Fouls: 11. Fouled out: None.

IRONTON (2-2, 0-1): Phil Kratzenberg 1 1 0-0 5, Ethan Wilson 1 0 0-0 2, Marques Davis 0 0 0-2 0, Desmond Young 3 0 2-2 8, Tyler Webb 1 0 2-6 4, Charlie Large 4 0 0-0 8, Ryan Bryant 2 1 2-2 9. Totals: 15-41 6-12 38. 3-point goals: 2-8. Rebounds: 5-O, 24-D = 29 (Young 10, Large 6). Team rebounds: 2. Assists: 4 (Davis 2). Steals: 3 (Kratzenberg, Webb, Wilson). Turnovers: 11. Fouls: 14. Fouled out: None.

- See more at: http://www.irontontribune.com/2015/12/1 ... h9TL2.dpuf

Good road win for the Dragons. Neither team shot well and open shots were available. Look for both teams to do well this season.