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

[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?

[mattash]

he’s turned ironton into a machine

[RBH23]

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?

Pendleton has not changed Burg football. He may have alienated a number of local teams and destroyed the relationship with Ashland, but he has not changed Burg football.

Burg will not play the “transfers” game, so Burg will simply go on being Burg.

[XandOs]

I’ve heard from several buddies in the area. Wheelersburg has gotten a few “Transfers”. A couple from Green a couple from Portsmouth who will be going into HS. I know the softball program also plays the “game”.

[RBH23]

I’ve heard from several buddies in the area. Wheelersburg has gotten a few “Transfers”. A couple from Green a couple from Portsmouth who will be going into HS. I know the softball program also plays the “game”.

Last year they lost a few to Portsmouth and a few to Green, so you are saying they will be even.

As for softball, nope. However, last year’s South Webster team that beat Burg in the playoffs did have a kid that transferred from the Burg.

[XandOs]

Ironton lost two of their best freshman to Ashland and lost three more to Rock Hill. They’ve also lost a couple to Raceland. It happens everywhere. You just notice the ones who win championships.

[RBH23]

Ironton lost two of their best freshman to Ashland and lost three more to Rock Hill. They’ve also lost a couple to Raceland. It happens everywhere. You just notice the ones who win championships.

Was hard to miss Salyers, Keyes, Perkins, Terry… just to name a few

[fbnut]

Ironton lost two of their best freshman to Ashland and lost three more to Rock Hill. They’ve also lost a couple to Raceland. It happens everywhere. You just notice the ones who win championships.

Was hard to miss Salyers, Keyes, Perkins, Terry… just to name a few

Those guys weren’t any good, they made no difference

[ohbuckeye2]

Ironton lost two of their best freshman to Ashland and lost three more to Rock Hill. They’ve also lost a couple to Raceland. It happens everywhere. You just notice the ones who win championships.

Was hard to miss Salyers, Keyes, Perkins, Terry… just to name a few

Terry came to Ironton as a Freshman 5’8 110 lbs, he was built in Ironton.

[FIDO]

Same old tired arguments. Both teams are tough outs for most of seo. Both teams have had their ups and downs.

I'd say the Burg has lost some juice in recent classes. This was evident in their basketball and baseball seasons drop-off in league play. Most teams cant compete with them in football, regardless of talent level.

[RBH23]

Ironton lost two of their best freshman to Ashland and lost three more to Rock Hill. They’ve also lost a couple to Raceland. It happens everywhere. You just notice the ones who win championships.

Was hard to miss Salyers, Keyes, Perkins, Terry… just to name a few

Terry came to Ironton as a Freshman 5’8 110 lbs, he was built in Ironton.

I’m sure Terry showed zero talent at South Point. Probably road the bench or didn’t play sports at all due to his lacking athleticism.

[gobucs20]

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?

Pendleton has not changed Burg football. He may have alienated a number of local teams and destroyed the relationship with Ashland, but he has not changed Burg football.

Burg will not play the “transfers” game, so Burg will simply go on being Burg.

How did he
Destroy the relationship with ashland. Was.
It because a couple of kids transferred to ironton?. So now the Ashland daily coach got his feelings hurt and now won't schedule them. That is just typical of today's soft society. I would love to be the Ashland superintendent for a day. I would call the coaches in and tell them to have ironton back on the schedule by the end of the day and toughen your butt up or I will hire a tougher staff to run the program.

[callie11]

That machine Pendleton created is a manure spreader.

[BigShotRob100]

Same old tired arguments. Both teams are tough outs for most of seo. Both teams have had their ups and downs.

I'd say the Burg has lost some juice in recent classes. This was evident in their basketball and baseball seasons drop-off in league play. Most teams cant compete with them in football, regardless of talent level.

Over the past seven seasons (2018–2024), the Ironton Fighting Tigers and the Wheelersburg Pirates have faced each other multiple times, with Ironton holding a 6–1 advantage in these matchups. Here's a breakdown of their head-to-head results:

Head-to-Head Results (2018–2024)

Year Winner Score

2018 Wheelersburg 16–8
2019 Ironton 30–6
2020 Ironton 40–6
2021 Ironton 20–14
2022 Ironton 12–3
2023 Ironton 17–14
2024 Ironton 37–7
2024 (Playoffs) Ironton 55–0


Combined Score (2018–2024)

Ironton: 221 points

Wheelersburg: 66 points


Ironton has outscored Wheelersburg by a combined total of 221–66 over these seven seasons. Notably, in 2024, Ironton secured two victories against Wheelersburg: a 37–7 win in the regular season and a dominant 55–0 shutout in the Division V Region 19 championship game. .

[BigShotRob100]

Ironton lost two of their best freshman to Ashland and lost three more to Rock Hill. They’ve also lost a couple to Raceland. It happens everywhere. You just notice the ones who win championships.

Was hard to miss Salyers, Keyes, Perkins, Terry… just to name a few

Wheelersburg Local Schools could choose to prohibit open enrollment—but only if they formally opt out of Ohio’s open enrollment policy at the district level.


Ohio law allows school districts to decide whether or not to accept students from outside their boundaries.

Districts have three options:

1. No open enrollment (only resident students allowed).


2. Open enrollment within adjacent districts only.


3. Statewide open enrollment (any student from anywhere in Ohio).




Currently, Wheelersburg Local Schools participates in open enrollment, which they voluntarily adopt each year through local school board policy.

If they wanted to stop:

The Wheelersburg Board of Education would need to pass a resolution or vote to discontinue open enrollment.

This would then prevent non-resident students, including student-athletes, from enrolling unless they move into the district.

However, and again, Wheelersburg CHOOSES to permit open enrollment - wilfully.

[fbnut]

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?

Pendleton has not changed Burg football. He may have alienated a number of local teams and destroyed the relationship with Ashland, but he has not changed Burg football.

Burg will not play the “transfers” game, so Burg will simply go on being Burg.

How did he
Destroy the relationship with ashland. Was.
It because a couple of kids transferred to ironton?. So now the Ashland daily coach got his feelings hurt and now won't schedule them. That is just typical of today's soft society. I would love to be the Ashland superintendent for a day. I would call the coaches in and tell them to have ironton back on the schedule by the end of the day and toughen your butt up or I will hire a tougher staff to run the program.

You wouldn’t if you knew what was done

[TigersGameDayFan2]

Guess Whos back, back again. Ha ha ha.

Here

We

Go...............

First of all my original account that was started dang near 20 years ago should not have been banned. I was playing the trash talk game as every one else does on this site. As you can see above. The mod who banned me bust be a rookie in this game or just soft. It's all ok to talk about kids by name but as soon as I mention a program loosing steam I am banned. LOL LOL

Back to topic: @fbnut if you are gonna say something say it with your chest. Say "what was done" and cite your source big fella. We will be waiting. Don't post scuttlebutt either now. Everything is he said she said in that part of the state. Lets hammer down some facts.

[XandOs]

Pendleton has not changed Burg football. He may have alienated a number of local teams and destroyed the relationship with Ashland, but he has not changed Burg football.

Burg will not play the “transfers” game, so Burg will simply go on being Burg.

How did he
Destroy the relationship with ashland. Was.
It because a couple of kids transferred to ironton?. So now the Ashland daily coach got his feelings hurt and now won't schedule them. That is just typical of today's soft society. I would love to be the Ashland superintendent for a day. I would call the coaches in and tell them to have ironton back on the schedule by the end of the day and toughen your butt up or I will hire a tougher staff to run the program.

You wouldn’t if you knew what was done

From the sounds of things you don’t know either. I’m sure there’s always two sides to every story. Don’t believe what you hear. I have heard rumblings that Ashland and Ironton plan to play in 2 years. 2027 season

[ohbuckeye2]

Was hard to miss Salyers, Keyes, Perkins, Terry… just to name a few

Terry came to Ironton as a Freshman 5’8 110 lbs, he was built in Ironton.

I’m sure Terry showed zero talent at South Point. Probably road the bench or didn’t play sports at all due to his lacking athleticism.

I’m guessing he didn’t play High school football at South Point, he came to Ironton after 8th grade. Whatever, I’m sure his family feels that they did the right thing by moving him to Ironton. What do you think?

[ohbuckeye2]

How did he
Destroy the relationship with ashland. Was.
It because a couple of kids transferred to ironton?. So now the Ashland daily coach got his feelings hurt and now won't schedule them. That is just typical of today's soft society. I would love to be the Ashland superintendent for a day. I would call the coaches in and tell them to have ironton back on the schedule by the end of the day and toughen your butt up or I will hire a tougher staff to run the program.

You wouldn’t if you knew what was done

From the sounds of things you don’t know either. I’m sure there’s always two sides to every story. Don’t believe what you hear. I have heard rumblings that Ashland and Ironton plan to play in 2 years. 2027 season

I’m hearing the same thing, will be great playing them again.