Playoff Records of Wheelersburg, Ironton, and Steubenville

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Playoff Records of Wheelersburg, Ironton, and Steubenville

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In looking at the playoff histories of Wheelersburg, Ironton, and Steubenville, I found it interesting how these 3 prominent schools have fared in their playoff accomplishments. Listed below is the playoff record of each school, including 2017's first round results:

Wheelersburg: 29 appearances, overall record 31-27, 1 state title (1989), 0 State Runnerups, 6 Final 4's (2015, 1998, 1994, 1991, 1989, 1981)

Ironton: 33 appearances, overall record 45-31, 2 state titles (1979, 1989), 6 State Runnerups (1999, 1993, 1992, 1988, 1982, 1973), 11 Final 4's (1999, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1988, 1985, 1982, 1979, 1975, 1973)

Steubenville: 30 appearances, overall record 62-26, 3 state titles (1984, 2005, 2006), 5 State Runnerups (2016, 2015, 2008, 1987, 1988), 17 Final 4's (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2003, 1994, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1985, 1984)

Both Ironton and Steubenville have played in 8 state championship games, with the Big Red having a 3-5 record, while the Fighting Tigers are 2-6. Wheelersburg is 1-0.

3 great programs that have been consistently good over the course of the OHSAA's playoff history. Currently, Wheelersburg, is far and away the best program in the SE district, but Ironton does have a decided edge in playoff wins, state runnerups, and Final 4 appearances.


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Good info. All river teams as well


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that's very cool dave.
we traveled all over this state.


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one of the coolest playoff games I ever saw was Portsmouth/Portsmouth west in ironton in the mud bowl. needless to say, I was on the covered side where the Trojan fans were. because we were getting African rains.


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YOU'RE TIGER BAIT wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2017 5:51 am one of the coolest playoff games I ever saw was Portsmouth/Portsmouth west in ironton in the mud bowl. needless to say, I was on the covered side where the Trojan fans were. because we were getting African rains.
Why did you have to go and make it a racial thing😀


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YOU'RE TIGER BAIT wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2017 5:51 am one of the coolest playoff games I ever saw was Portsmouth/Portsmouth west in ironton in the mud bowl. needless to say, I was on the covered side where the Trojan fans were. because we were getting African rains.
Played in that game, something I'll never forget!


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YOU'RE TIGER BAIT wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2017 5:51 am one of the coolest playoff games I ever saw was Portsmouth/Portsmouth west in ironton in the mud bowl. needless to say, I was on the covered side where the Trojan fans were. because we were getting African rains.
Definetly one of my top Best 5 games I've ever watched!


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Burg will pass Ironton in 5 years in every category but being a bridesmaid. Steubenville will outpace both.


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So you're saying the Burg will win 2 state titles in the next 5 years?


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79Tiger wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:03 pm So you're saying the Burg will win 2 state titles in the next 5 years?
Need one to tie it, but they will surpass in appearances and wins


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There's a chest thumper...ain't done squat since 98 lol


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trojandave wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:05 pm In looking at the playoff histories of Wheelersburg, Ironton, and Steubenville, I found it interesting how these 3 prominent schools have fared in their playoff accomplishments. Listed below is the playoff record of each school, including 2017's first round results:

Wheelersburg: 29 appearances, overall record 31-27, 1 state title (1989), 0 State Runnerups, 6 Final 4's (2015, 1998, 1994, 1991, 1989, 1981)

Ironton: 33 appearances, overall record 45-31, 2 state titles (1979, 1989), 6 State Runnerups (1999, 1993, 1992, 1988, 1982, 1973), 11 Final 4's (1999, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1988, 1985, 1982, 1979, 1975, 1973)

Steubenville: 30 appearances, overall record 62-26, 3 state titles (1984, 2005, 2006), 5 State Runnerups (2016, 2015, 2008, 1987, 1988), 17 Final 4's (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2003, 1994, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1985, 1984)

Both Ironton and Steubenville have played in 8 state championship games, with the Big Red having a 3-5 record, while the Fighting Tigers are 2-6. Wheelersburg is 1-0.

3 great programs that have been consistently good over the course of the OHSAA's playoff history. Currently, Wheelersburg, is far and away the best program in the SE district, but Ironton does have a decided edge in playoff wins, state runnerups, and Final 4 appearances.
Find it fascinating how Stuebenville likes to make out like they are god's gift to HS football when they constantly demonstrate what a train wreck they are. Good thing the OHSAA had to step in and tip the scales for them this season by moving Hartley up otherwise Reno and his underlings would be facing a third straight loss to the Hawks.


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thebarlowbandit wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:57 pm Burg will pass Ironton in 5 years in every category but being a bridesmaid. Steubenville will outpace both.
KINDA FUNNY, CALL ME WHEN YOU GET ANOTHER, AND HAVE BEEN IN 8 OF EM.


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thebarlowbandit wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:24 pm
79Tiger wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:03 pm So you're saying the Burg will win 2 state titles in the next 5 years?
Need one to tie it, but they will surpass in appearances and wins
You said surpass in all but state runners up. They won't even surpass in wins. Their only chance to surpass appearances is if Ironton continues on their current path downward. Other than that, squat.


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79Tiger wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:08 pm
thebarlowbandit wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:24 pm
79Tiger wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:03 pm So you're saying the Burg will win 2 state titles in the next 5 years?
Need one to tie it, but they will surpass in appearances and wins
You said surpass in all but state runners up. They won't even surpass in wins. Their only chance to surpass appearances is if Ironton continues on their current path downward. Other than that, squat.
Burg will pass in appearances, they are only 4 away from tying Ironton. I can see Ironton missing in the coming years, since the rest of the OVC has caught up to them. Coal Grove looks to be on top for at least another year or two, and Gallia is on the rise.


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79Tiger wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:08 pm
thebarlowbandit wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:24 pm
79Tiger wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:03 pm So you're saying the Burg will win 2 state titles in the next 5 years?
Need one to tie it, but they will surpass in appearances and wins
You said surpass in all but state runners up. They won't even surpass in wins. Their only chance to surpass appearances is if Ironton continues on their current path downward. Other than that, squat.
If Burg goes on a run they could surpass all of them. I did say if, so don’t jump all over me. Ironton is down for the foreseeable future. They may make another appearance in the next 5 years. But I would count on it the next 2. They have a tough road to hoe.


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79Tiger wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:08 pm
thebarlowbandit wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:24 pm
79Tiger wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:03 pm So you're saying the Burg will win 2 state titles in the next 5 years?
Need one to tie it, but they will surpass in appearances and wins
You said surpass in all but state runners up. They won't even surpass in wins. Their only chance to surpass appearances is if Ironton continues on their current path downward. Other than that, squat.
With the MAC out of DVI, yeah, Burg could bring two titles home. Would not be surprised one bit if they did.


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that would be awesome. but I hope my fighting tigers can get back to a couple as well.


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thebarlowbandit wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:37 pm
79Tiger wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:08 pm
thebarlowbandit wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:24 pm

Need one to tie it, but they will surpass in appearances and wins
You said surpass in all but state runners up. They won't even surpass in wins. Their only chance to surpass appearances is if Ironton continues on their current path downward. Other than that, squat.
With the MAC out of DVI, yeah, Burg could bring two titles home. Would not be surprised one bit if they did.
You mean DV. But they still have MAC schools in DV.


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Jolly P(irate) wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:12 pm
thebarlowbandit wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:37 pm
79Tiger wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:08 pm

You said surpass in all but state runners up. They won't even surpass in wins. Their only chance to surpass appearances is if Ironton continues on their current path downward. Other than that, squat.
With the MAC out of DVI, yeah, Burg could bring two titles home. Would not be surprised one bit if they did.
You mean DV. But they still have MAC schools in DV.
Sorry, yes, I️ meant DV, and the MAC schools left in DV have not been of much account. Burg can definitely play with them night in and night out


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