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I'd be surprised if there were any sustained drives in this game the way both defenses play. I look for a field position game like the one against Madison. Turnovers and special teams might decide it.
Good Luck Pirates. Do what you do.

One of these days the teams up north will realize you can't be one dimensional . They will catch up one of these days . :lol: :lol: :lol: Hilliard Davidson is another team that relies heavily on the run and has won a couple championships recently. As I recall there was a team up river from Wheelers...

The game plan against Middletown looks to be the same as Johnstown. Stop the run. Offensively take what they give you. Middletown's defense looks to be sturdier than the Johnnies so this might be a lower scoring game. Burg's receivers could be the difference.
Go Pirates.

That's the running game that has been missing all year. They were keeping it in their pocket! Glad to see lightning back at full strength. Friday's win goes to the defense however. Last year's Coshocton team was one dimensional also. The Pirate coaching staff is very good at fixing things year to ye...

I wish Wheelersburg had a stud running back. That's the only thing I feel they are lacking on this team. A strong running back that can get three tough yards when needed or break a tackle and run away from people. Their passing game has been so good they haven't needed a strong running game...yet. I...

Best of luck to the Senators.
If nothing else wear them out for the Pirates.

Looking at how the seeding is setting up so far it looks like Wheelersburg could have to play Ready, Academy and Johnstown to win the region. All of which have at least one win vs a stellar team this season. That’s a tough draw. If the Pirates can make it through those teams they will definitely be ...

I don’t think Wavery plays defense well enough to win against West. If West can’t stop Waverly it’ll be a shootout but I still believe that West will win.

Burg should win this one with plenty of playing time for the JV kids.
BTW - I hate seeing Holden in the backfield running the sweep. It's like taking a Ferrari off-roading.
Go Burg.

Burg was jacked up and laser focused to play a Bishop Watterson team that was thought to be the caliber of a Bishop Hartley. They were not. It is difficult to get up for two games in a row so I look for the Pirates to come out flat but wake up and take care of business. This definitely looks like a...

Burg was jacked up and laser focused to play a Bishop Watterson team that was thought to be the caliber of a Bishop Hartley. They were not. It is difficult to get up for two games in a row so I look for the Pirates to come out flat but wake up and take care of business. This definitely looks like a ...

This is the best team that Burg has on their schedule. If Watterson has a power running game then Burg will have trouble. But I think the Pirates can score points. It'll be a good one!
Go Burg!

Two of the premier programs in the area need to be playing each other. Ridiculous to talk of dropping them from the schedule. Is Ohio State going to drop Michigan because they have a winning streak against them? No. Everyone knows Michigan will be back and Ironton will be back also.

I wasn't trying to throw a grenade. :o My point was that the D5 - D7 schools are mostly small towns. The large metro private schools have an advantage against those schools even in the current competitive balance. I think the privates should be playing in the D1 - D3 divisions only because their pla...

What are the odds of all three private schools in Region 19 making the top eight? Hint: About 90% most years. My main beef is that a small town school could have their best team in a generation and they will lose to a private school having a 'good' year because of the private school's ability to rec...

Fact is Week 1 is on of those 3 games. Away, Week 1, Saturday, never know what will happen in first game of year. Our staff and players have managed that "never know Week 1" situation better than Ironton in years past. Better discipline, better conditioning, better coaching I think trumps ...

Burg lost by one run to Greenup Co. in the first matchup. They are scheduled to play again at W-Burg on Monday 5-8.

Great season Pirates. A power running team was the type of team that was going to beat Wheelersburg this year. They weren't very big on the defensive line. The staff did a very good job with their personnel and had good game plans and adjustments each game. The expectations were unfairly high this y...

The Pirates (the Wheelersburg one's) should be the favorites to win the region BUT Liberty Union qualifying should make some coaches nervous. They beat D4 Amanda Clearcreek on the road in a win and in game for both teams. They are battle tested playing the bigger schools in the Mid-State League and ...

One thing he does have right, he don't need to ask Burg. They will see that in 2 weeks. If Wheelersburg is as good as all you chest thumpers have been saying all year they should've beat Waverly handily. I agree Burg had not played their Best game yet... IMHO: West is a year away. Waverly is a good...