The Pendelton effect at Ironton, has changed Wheelersburg football forever.

[Jeaux Burreaux]

I noticed Ironton has a senior running back on their roster with last name Grace. Is this the same rb that played for Hurricane last year? If it’s the player from Hurricane he is a heck of a rb. Super talented. He and Williams in same backfield would be a handful for any team

Yes it is the kid from Hurricane

[Pirate1745]

I noticed Ironton has a senior running back on their roster with last name Grace. Is this the same rb that played for Hurricane last year? If it’s the player from Hurricane he is a heck of a rb. Super talented. He and Williams in same backfield would be a handful for any team

Yes it is the kid from Hurricane

I guess you will have him weeks 1-5. He will be ineligible week 6-10 and postseason.


New transfer rules in Ohio if he participated in football at Hurricane in the last 12 months, he can only play weeks 1-5. I hear from a little birdie that WVHSAA is already involved and also has Midland involved (something to do with why they drop the game this season). We should know more in the weeks to come. I’m going to need another box of popcorn.

[TomUnessa]

I noticed Ironton has a senior running back on their roster with last name Grace. Is this the same rb that played for Hurricane last year? If it’s the player from Hurricane he is a heck of a rb. Super talented. He and Williams in same backfield would be a handful for any team

Yes it is the kid from Hurricane

I guess you will have him weeks 1-5. He will be ineligible week 6-10 and postseason.


New transfer rules in Ohio if he participated in football at Hurricane in the last 12 months, he can only play weeks 1-5. I hear from a little birdie that WVHSAA is already involved and also has Midland involved (something to do with why they drop the game this season). We should know more in the weeks to come. I’m going to need another box of popcorn.

I thought if a kid is out of state and moved into area then he doesn’t have to sit any games? I could be wrong tho
As far as Midland is concerned I heard they were pretty upset with one of their best offense/defensive linemen transferring to Ironton.
I don’t think there is really anything either team can do about it tho except to just move on and play ball

[Pirate1745]

Yes it is the kid from Hurricane

I guess you will have him weeks 1-5. He will be ineligible week 6-10 and postseason.


New transfer rules in Ohio if he participated in football at Hurricane in the last 12 months, he can only play weeks 1-5. I hear from a little birdie that WVHSAA is already involved and also has Midland involved (something to do with why they drop the game this season). We should know more in the weeks to come. I’m going to need another box of popcorn.

I thought if a kid is out of state and moved into area then he doesn’t have to sit any games? I could be wrong tho
As far as Midland is concerned I heard they were pretty upset with one of their best offense/defensive linemen transferring to Ironton.
I don’t think there is really anything either team can do about it tho except to just move on and play ball

Yeah, if the parents purchased a house with the district then he will be good. As long as the rules are followed and no recruiting took place then they can’t do anything.

Just remember… land sales are public record on the auditor’s website.

[JeepNation26]

Hearing rumors circling that Ironton got new offensive line coaches; any truth in that??

[TomUnessa]

Hearing rumors circling that Ironton got new offensive line coaches; any truth in that??

Thought Walt Delong was line coach? Can’t see them replacing him or any of the coaching staff after winning a state championship???? Unless he stepped down or maybe they just hired assistants

[BigShotRob100]

I guess you will have him weeks 1-5. He will be ineligible week 6-10 and postseason.


New transfer rules in Ohio if he participated in football at Hurricane in the last 12 months, he can only play weeks 1-5. I hear from a little birdie that WVHSAA is already involved and also has Midland involved (something to do with why they drop the game this season). We should know more in the weeks to come. I’m going to need another box of popcorn.

I thought if a kid is out of state and moved into area then he doesn’t have to sit any games? I could be wrong tho
As far as Midland is concerned I heard they were pretty upset with one of their best offense/defensive linemen transferring to Ironton.
I don’t think there is really anything either team can do about it tho except to just move on and play ball

Yeah, if the parents purchased a house with the district then he will be good. As long as the rules are followed and no recruiting took place then they can’t do anything.

Just remember… land sales are public record on the auditor’s website.

Blah blah blah. All the kid had to do was move into a home with a parent or legal guardian. The home could already exist. A purchase isnt necessary.

Also incase nobody has figured it out. This guy is dumb as a rock.

[BiggieSmalls]

Since Trevon Pendleton took over as head coach of the Ironton Fighting Tigers in 2019, the football rivalry between Ironton High School and Wheelersburg High School has experienced a significant shift in momentum, favoring Ironton.

Under Pendleton's leadership, Ironton has secured multiple consecutive victories against Wheelersburg, including both regular-season and playoff games. Notably, in the 2024 season, Ironton defeated Wheelersburg 37-7 in the season opener and later delivered a commanding 55-0 victory in the Division V Region 19 championship game . These wins highlight Ironton's growing dominance in the rivalry. It has become very lopsided as rivalries go.

Coach Pendleton has instilled a culture of discipline, resilience, and continuous improvement within the Ironton football program. His emphasis on execution and effort has been evident in the team's performances, particularly in high-stakes games. The 2024 season culminated in Ironton winning its third state championship, marking the program's first title in 35 years .

Wheelersburg remains a respected and competitive program, the recent trend suggests that Ironton has gained the upper hand in this storied rivalry. As both teams continue to develop and adjust, future matchups will determine whether this shift represents a long-term change or a competitive phase in their ongoing series. I contend this will be a long term phase given the much older staff at Wheelersburg and a new outcome of football seemingly becoming less popular amongst student athletes at Wheelersburg.

The Pendleton effect at Ironton has hit the Pirates like a tsunami. How do they get back to being competitive with Ironton?

They have a long ways to go to step ahead of the LUTZ era

Says the old heads! They dont want Pendleton to break any of Lutz records. They would rather see him fail

[BigShotRob100]

Hearing rumors circling that Ironton got new offensive line coaches; any truth in that??

Thought Walt Delong was line coach? Can’t see them replacing him or any of the coaching staff after winning a state championship???? Unless he stepped down or maybe they just hired assistants

Is Delong the line coach that was replaced so he got mad and made accusations?

[BigShotRob100]

Since Trevon Pendleton took over as head coach of the Ironton Fighting Tigers in 2019, the football rivalry between Ironton High School and Wheelersburg High School has experienced a significant shift in momentum, favoring Ironton.

Under Pendleton's leadership, Ironton has secured multiple consecutive victories against Wheelersburg, including both regular-season and playoff games. Notably, in the 2024 season, Ironton defeated Wheelersburg 37-7 in the season opener and later delivered a commanding 55-0 victory in the Division V Region 19 championship game . These wins highlight Ironton's growing dominance in the rivalry. It has become very lopsided as rivalries go.

Coach Pendleton has instilled a culture of discipline, resilience, and continuous improvement within the Ironton football program. His emphasis on execution and effort has been evident in the team's performances, particularly in high-stakes games. The 2024 season culminated in Ironton winning its third state championship, marking the program's first title in 35 years .

Wheelersburg remains a respected and competitive program, the recent trend suggests that Ironton has gained the upper hand in this storied rivalry. As both teams continue to develop and adjust, future matchups will determine whether this shift represents a long-term change or a competitive phase in their ongoing series. I contend this will be a long term phase given the much older staff at Wheelersburg and a new outcome of football seemingly becoming less popular amongst student athletes at Wheelersburg.

The Pendleton effect at Ironton has hit the Pirates like a tsunami. How do they get back to being competitive with Ironton?

They have a long ways to go to step ahead of the LUTZ era

Says the old heads! They dont want Pendleton to break any of Lutz records. They would rather see him fail

Most of the old heads were ran outta there with the former HC that Pendleton replaced yes? Sour grapes I guess?

[BiggieSmalls]

Pendleton got rid of almost all the Vass coaching staff. Most of them went to RH to coach and thats why they hate Pendelton. They think you should be a family member of Lutz or Burcham to coach at Ironton. Thate why they are so salty

[BigShotRob100]

Pendleton got rid of almost all the Vass coaching staff. Most of them went to RH to coach and thats why they hate Pendelton. They think you should be a family member of Lutz or Burcham to coach at Ironton. Thate why they are so salty

And it seems most did not perform very well on their own post Lutz/Burcham.

[TigerBob]

Makes ya wonder about upcoming board candidates.

[BiggieSmalls]

Pendleton got rid of almost all the Vass coaching staff. Most of them went to RH to coach and thats why they hate Pendelton. They think you should be a family member of Lutz or Burcham to coach at Ironton. Thate why they are so salty

And it seems most did not perform very well on their own post Lutz/Burcham.

Correct. They aren’t what they were and never will be even close. Ironton needs to avoid letting any of those guys back on their coaching staff.

[BigShotRob100]

Pendleton got rid of almost all the Vass coaching staff. Most of them went to RH to coach and thats why they hate Pendelton. They think you should be a family member of Lutz or Burcham to coach at Ironton. Thate why they are so salty

And it seems most did not perform very well on their own post Lutz/Burcham.

Correct. They aren’t what they were and never will be even close. Ironton needs to avoid letting any of those guys back on their coaching staff.

Agreed. The leftovers from Lutz/Burcham were able to cruise into a few positions based on Lutz/Burchams past achievements but none of the leftovers proved to do very well at all.