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The Trojans showed up ready to play last night, as one would expect, in this River Cities clash but were pounded into submission by a powerful Ironton ground game. This is the premier rivalry game in S.E. Ohio and easily is in the top 5 in the whole state. It certainly lived up to that billing tonight. The 3rd qtr alone was worth the price of admission. Offensive fireworks galore were on display.

Congratulations to the Fighting Tigers on an undefeated league title and a 33rd playoff berth. This team has really gelled and overcame some nasty injuries to defend their OVC crown. I-town needs to get behind this bunch of gritty kids as they prepare for what appears will be a likely tilt with Coshocton or possibly Nelsonville-York.
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This was a fun one to watch me n pappy bait went. very sparse Trojan crowd. a lil nip in the air and a beautiful sunset. wow ironton was down 7-3 at the half and reeled off a 40 point second half to pummel the Trojans. is talent parker jojo's son. that kid is an electric player for the Trojans and he is just a frosh. ironton's kick coverage on the two td returns was awful. but they executed 2 wonderful onside kicks. it's awesome seeing ironton finally with a reliable kicking game. that has been missing for a long time. and it made the fighting tigers the outright ovc champions again 2 years running with no losses in the league. the fighting tigers really turned some heads this year after a 1-3 start.then reeled off 7 wins in a row. so congratulations to a solid 7-3 season and another outright ovc championship.


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Tigers with 450 rushing yards and 492 total yards. Carrico had 210 yards and Fosson had 164.


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Never doubted for a minute Ironton would win the OVC and make the playoffs!


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YOU'RE TIGER BAIT wrote:This was a fun one to watch me n pappy bait went. very sparse Trojan crowd. a lil nip in the air and a beautiful sunset. wow ironton was down 7-3 at the half and reeled off a 40 point second half to pummel the Trojans. is talent parker jojo's son. that kid is an electric player for the Trojans and he is just a frosh. ironton's kick coverage on the two td returns was awful. but they executed 2 wonderful onside kicks. it's awesome seeing ironton finally with a reliable kicking game. that has been missing for a long time. and it made the fighting tigers the outright ovc champions again 2 years running with no losses in the league. the fighting tigers really turned some heads this year after a 1-3 start.then reeled off 7 wins in a row. so congratulations to a solid 7-3 season and another outright ovc championship.
Talyn is Jojo's son. He will be a great back I think. Portsmouth had a Lot of seniors on the line and both of their best qb's are seniors so there's going to be some big shoes to fill next season.


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Trojans have almost all of the line coming back they are very young. , and what's up with irintons fans? Playing for a play off spot and could only full up about half of the visitors Tibet bleachers that they are always complaining about?


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dontreply wrote:Trojans have almost all of the line coming back they are very young. , and what's up with irintons fans? Playing for a play off spot and could only full up about half of the visitors Tibet bleachers that they are always complaining about?
I saw at least three of the lineman being introduced as seniors last night. Unless they are not starters how is It that most of the line will be back next year?


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Congratulations to the Fighting Tigers on the win and another playoff berth.

Congratulations to the Trojans on a 6-4 season, the first winning season is over half a decade. Going forward, the football program at Portsmouth will never be able to beat the really good teams on their schedule until DEFENSE comes back into the program. It has been MIA for a long time now, and just look at the numbers this year. PHS gave up 48, 46, 45, 43, 40, 32, 26, and 20 points. In only 2 games did the Trojans allow less than 20 points, and that was to Valley and Gallia Academy, 2 teams that went into week 10 with an 0-9 record. In fact, Portsmouth beat only 1 team with a winning record (Rock Hill).

The overall defensive PPG average was 31.9, which is down from 37 PPG last season, but still way too high to beat the better teams on Portsmouth's schedule. The overall offensive average was 29.2, which is actually up from last season's 27 PPG.

Much work needs to be done on the defensive side of the ball. It has to get fixed or Portsmouth football will never return to a highly competitive level, much less a championship level.

GO TROJANS!!


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Congrats to Ironton, see you soon maybe.


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sparky wrote:
YOU'RE TIGER BAIT wrote:This was a fun one to watch me n pappy bait went. very sparse Trojan crowd. a lil nip in the air and a beautiful sunset. wow ironton was down 7-3 at the half and reeled off a 40 point second half to pummel the Trojans. is talent parker jojo's son. that kid is an electric player for the Trojans and he is just a frosh. ironton's kick coverage on the two td returns was awful. but they executed 2 wonderful onside kicks. it's awesome seeing ironton finally with a reliable kicking game. that has been missing for a long time. and it made the fighting tigers the outright ovc champions again 2 years running with no losses in the league. the fighting tigers really turned some heads this year after a 1-3 start.then reeled off 7 wins in a row. so congratulations to a solid 7-3 season and another outright ovc championship.
Talyn is Jojo's son. He will be a great back I think. Portsmouth had a Lot of seniors on the line and both of their best qb's are seniors so there's going to be some big shoes to fill next season.
I SEE. I thought they were saying talent. then that should be his nickname cause he is.


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dontreply wrote:Trojans have almost all of the line coming back they are very young. , and what's up with irintons fans? Playing for a play off spot and could only full up about half of the visitors Tibet bleachers that they are always complaining about?

I have no idea what you're saying. no it was not a typical playoff game crowd.or ironton/Portsmouth crowd. but ironton had twice at least the fans there as Portsmouth.

anyhow great to see Portsmouth competitive again. and in a playoff hunt. led ironton 7-3 at the half. before the fighting tigers reeled off 40 points. it was certainly a night of big plays both ways. and I am so glad we have a solid, competitive kicking game now.


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dontreply wrote:Trojans have almost all of the line coming back they are very young. , and what's up with irintons fans? Playing for a play off spot and could only full up about half of the visitors Tibet bleachers that they are always complaining about?

I have no idea what you're saying. no it was not a typical playoff game crowd.or ironton/Portsmouth crowd. but ironton had twice at least the fans there as Portsmouth.

anyhow great to see Portsmouth competitive again. and in a playoff hunt. led ironton 7-3 at the half. before the fighting tigers reeled off 40 points. it was certainly a night of big plays both ways. and I am so glad we have a solid, competitive kicking game now.


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trojandave wrote:Congratulations to the Fighting Tigers on the win and another playoff berth.

Congratulations to the Trojans on a 6-4 season, the first winning season is over half a decade. Going forward, the football program at Portsmouth will never be able to beat the really good teams on their schedule until DEFENSE comes back into the program. It has been MIA for a long time now, and just look at the numbers this year. PHS gave up 48, 46, 45, 43, 40, 32, 26, and 20 points. In only 2 games did the Trojans allow less than 20 points, and that was to Valley and Gallia Academy, 2 teams that went into week 10 with an 0-9 record. In fact, Portsmouth beat only 1 team with a winning record (Rock Hill).

The overall defensive PPG average was 31.9, which is down from 37 PPG last season, but still way too high to beat the better teams on Portsmouth's schedule. The overall offensive average was 29.2, which is actually up from last season's 27 PPG.

Much work needs to be done on the defensive side of the ball. It has to get fixed or Portsmouth football will never return to a highly competitive level, much less a championship level.

GO TROJANS!!

very informative as always by a grand poster.


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YOU'RE TIGER BAIT wrote:
dontreply wrote:Trojans have almost all of the line coming back they are very young. , and what's up with irintons fans? Playing for a play off spot and could only full up about half of the visitors Tibet bleachers that they are always complaining about?

I have no idea what you're saying. no it was not a typical playoff game crowd.or ironton/Portsmouth crowd. but ironton had twice at least the fans there as Portsmouth.

anyhow great to see Portsmouth competitive again. and in a playoff hunt. led ironton 7-3 at the half. before the fighting tigers reeled off 40 points. it was certainly a night of big plays both ways. and I am so glad we have a solid, competitive kicking game now.

Are you stupid or what , you do know the home side is about 20 times bigger then the visitors side right? It may look like not many people but portsmouth had 3 times the crowd irony in had irony in never came close to filling half that side matter of fact the band was half yall and I betcha not half of that potty crowd drives to coshocton


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Noitall wrote:
YOU'RE TIGER BAIT wrote:
dontreply wrote:Trojans have almost all of the line coming back they are very young. , and what's up with irintons fans? Playing for a play off spot and could only full up about half of the visitors Tibet bleachers that they are always complaining about?

I have no idea what you're saying. no it was not a typical playoff game crowd.or ironton/Portsmouth crowd. but ironton had twice at least the fans there as Portsmouth.

anyhow great to see Portsmouth competitive again. and in a playoff hunt. led ironton 7-3 at the half. before the fighting tigers reeled off 40 points. it was certainly a night of big plays both ways. and I am so glad we have a solid, competitive kicking game now.

Are you stupid or what , you do know the home side is about 20 times bigger then the visitors side right? It may look like not many people but portsmouth had 3 times the crowd irony in had irony in never came close to filling half that side matter of fact the band was half yall and I betcha not half of that potty crowd drives to coshocton
Whose Irony and what's a potty crowd?
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Suffice it to say gentlemen, the crowds on both sides of the Trojan Coliseum were disappointing in numbers. It surely didn't hurt the quality of play in this heated rivalry on the field. However, we can all agree on one thing. Only "Irony" Fighting Tiger fans have the opportunity to watch their team play in week 11. Perhaps you Trojan fans can help fill in the gaps in the "Irony" caravan headed to Coshocton.

That is if you aren't planning on watching your kids that play for Wheelersburg Saturday against Ridgewood.


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THAT'S GOLDEN ROLLER.


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Lowery kid was born in WB school district , so in sorts he was only coming home.


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High Roller wrote:Suffice it to say gentlemen, the crowds on both sides of the Trojan Coliseum were disappointing in numbers. It surely didn't hurt the quality of play in this heated rivalry on the field. However, we can all agree on one thing. Only "Irony" Fighting Tiger fans have the opportunity to watch their team play in week 11. Perhaps you Trojan fans can help fill in the gaps in the "Irony" caravan headed to Coshocton.

That is if you aren't planning on watching your kids that play for Wheelersburg Saturday against Ridgewood.


You serious lmao? Lowery is the only Portsmouth kid on the Burg team lol. Surely can't compare to all of the Lawrence County kids ironton has recruited from other schools.


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