Ironton High School
| Ironton High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1701 South 7th Street , , 760 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°31′28″N 82°40′11″W / 38.52444°N 82.66972°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Coeducational high school |
| School district | Ironton City Schools |
| Superintendent | Dean Nance[1] |
| Principal | Joseph Rowe[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Orange and Black [1] |
| Athletics conference | Ohio Valley Conference (Every sport except football, which begins 2015) |
| Sports | Football,Baseball,Basketball,Golf,Track & Field ,Cross Country |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Team name | Fighting Tigers[1] |
| Rival | Portsmouth Trojans,Ashland Tomcats,Wheelersburg Pirates,and Jackson Ironmen |
| Alumni | NFL standout Coy Bacon Ohio State Buckeye Tyler Whaley |
| Athletic Director | Mark Lafon[1] |
| Website | www.tigertown.com |
Ironton High School is a public high school in Ironton, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Ironton City School District. Their nickname is the Fighting Tigers. Their school colors are orange and black.
Athletics
The Ironton Fighting Tigers are a member of the Ohio Valley Conference. Currently, the other members of the conference include Chesapeake High School (Panthers), Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant High School (Hornets), Proctorville Fairland High School (Dragons), South Point High School (Pointers), Rock Hill Senior High School (Redmen), and Portsmouth High School (Trojans).
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
See also Ohio High School Athletic Conferences
The Ironton Football team was coached by Bob Lutz prior to 2012. Lutz set the record for the most career wins in Ohio High School Football with 381 wins and also led them to their two State Championships in 1979 and 1989. Mike Burcham was his longtime assistant and coached Ironton to its only State Baseball Championship in 1972.
References
- ^ a b c d e OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved 2010-04-02.
- ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Football". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ^ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.